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SERVICE  BOOK  AND  HYMNAL, 

FOR  USE  IN 

s       THE  SUNDAY-SCHOOL, 
THE  GUILD  OR  SOCIETY,  THE  CATE 
CHETICAL  CLASS,  AND 
THE  FAMILY. 


EDITED   AND   COMPILED  BY 

REV.   WM.    F.   LICHLITER,   A.   M., 
St.  Luke's  Chukch,  Lancaster,  Pa. 


Copyright,  1886. 


SECOND   EDITION. 


LANCASTER,  PA. 

THE  new  era  book  print. 


PEEFATOEY  NOTE. 


THIS  Service  Book  and  Hymnal  has  been  com- 
piled to  meet  a  want  in  the  editor's  own  pastoral 
work.  Should  it  receive  the  approval  of  others,  and 
meet  a  like  want  for  them,  he'will  he  glad  that  with 
God's  blessing  it  has  found  an  enlarged  sphere  of 
usefulness. 

The  aim  has  been  to  provide  offices  in  harmony 
with  the  church  services,  so  that  the  moulding  in- 
fluence of  the  Sunday-School,  the  Catechetical 
Class,  and  the  Family,  shall  prepare  the  children 
and  catechumens  for  a  due  appreciation  of  these 
services,  and  a  devout  joining  in  the  worship  of  the 
congregation  ;  and,  further,  to  provide  a  book  con- 
venient in  size,  and  having  all  desirable  requisites 
as  to  contents  and  form,  and  yet  so  inexpensive 
that,  at  little  cost,  a  copy  may  be  placed  in  the 
hands  of  every  scholar. 

The  anthems  and  prayers  for  the  Church  Fes- 
tivals and  occasional  services,  will  provide  for  the 
proper  observance  of  the  Festival  Seasons,  and  ob- 
viate the  necessity  of  using  specially  prepared 
forms. 

For  the  selection  of  the  music  and  pointing  of  the 
anthems,  the  editor  gratefully  acknowledges  his  in- 
debtedness to  Mr.  Walter  Bausman,  and  for  the 
music  for  the  versicles  to  Mr.  Spencer  M.  White, 
wrho  have  had  much  and  valuable  experience  in 
training  young  people  and  young  voices,  and  in 
leading  the  service  of  praise  in  God's  house. 

The  hymns  sung  with  frequency  in  the  Sunday- 
School  are  few  in  number,  and  the  collection  in  the 
Hymnal,  consisting  of  the  favorite  and  best  hymns, 
will  be  found  ample  for  ail  ordinary  uses. 

The  opening  part  of  the  First  or  the  Second  Sun- 
day-School Service,  with  the  Anthem  for  the  Epi- 
phany Season,  and  the  Collects  for  Christian  Mis- 
sions, will  provide  an  appropriate  service  for  the 
meetings  of  Missionary  Societies;  and  the  Service 
for  a  Guild  or  Society,  and  the  Collect  for  a  Sew- 
ing-School, will  meet  a  want  in  almost  every  con- 
gregation. 

The  Catechism  on  Confirmation,  and  the  Rules  for 
the  Confirmed,  will  prove  a  desirable  aid  in  the  in- 
struction just  preceding,  and  helpful  to  holy  living 
after  Confirmation. 

St.  Luke's  Church, 

Mid- Lent,  1886. 

(2) 


CONTENTS. 

PAGE. 

Table  of  Movable  Festivals 4 

First  Service  for  the  Sunday-School .  . 5 

Second  Service  for  the  Sunday-School 11 

Festival  Anthems  and  Prayers 14-31 

Children's  Day  Anthem  and  Prayers .32 

Thanksgiving    or   Harvest   Home  Anthem  and 

Prayer 34 

Anthems  and  Versicles 36-42 

Prayers  for  a  Teachers'  Meeting 43 

Service  for  a  Guild  or  Society 45 

Service  for  the  Catechetical  Class 48 

Cathechism  on  Confirmation 53 

Rules  for  the  Confirmed 56 

Morning  and  Evening  Prayers 59 

Prayer  for  the  Sick  and  Afflicted 62 

The  Litany 64 

Hymnal 67 

Indexes  to  Hymns  and  Anthems 156 


THE  SUNDAY-SCHOOL  HOUR. 
I.    Opening  Service,  10  to  15  minutes. 
II.    Study  of  the  Lesson,  30  minutes. 

III.  Distribution  of  Papers,  etc.,  5  minutes. 

IV.  Review  of  the  Lesson,  5  minutes. 

V.    Secretary's  Report  and  Closing  Service,   10 
minutes. 


Tunes  to  the  Hymns. 

Tunes  to  many  of  the  Hymns  may  be  found  in 
Miss  Alice  Nevin's  "Hymns  and  Carols,"  and  in 
"  The  Reformed  Church  Hymnal,"  and  to  the  rest  in 
Rev.  Geo.  W.  Shinn,  D.  D.,  and  Rev.  Edwin  Coan's 
"Prayer  Book  and  Hymnal,"  the  former  being  in- 
dicated by  an  *  and  a  ||  respectively,  and  the  latter 
by  a  f.  These  are  superior  collections. 
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Service  Book  and  Hymnal. 


PIEST  SUNDAY-SCHOOL  SEEYIOE. 


At  a  given  signal  from  the  Leader,  the  School  shall 
rise;  and  he  shall  lead  and  the  School  respond,  in  the 
following  Service  : 

Leader. — Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the 
meditation  of  my  heart,  be  acceptable  in  Thy 
sight,  O  Lord,  my  Strength  and  my  Redeemer. 

School. — Amen. 

The  Leader  shall  now  sap  : 

If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive 
ourselves,  and  the  truth  is  not  in  us  ;  but  if  we 
confess  our  sins,  God  is  faithful  and  just  to 
forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us  from  all 
unrighteousness. 

Then  all  shall  unite  in  the  Confession  : 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  God,  our  heav- 
enly Father,  we  confess  that  we  have  sinned 
against  Thee,  in  thought,  in  word,  and  in  deed. 
We  have  come  short  of  Thy  glory.  We  have 
broken  Thy  commandments  and  turned  aside 
every  one  of  us  from  the  way  of  life,  and  in  us 
there  is  no  health.  Yet,  O  Lord,  for  the  sake 
of  Thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us, 
pardon  our  sins,  and  grant  us  Thy  peace. 
Purify  us,  by  the  inspiration  of  Thy  Holy 
Spirit,  from  all  inward  uncleanness  ;  and  make 
us  able  and  willing  to  serve  Thee  in  newness  of 
life,  to  the  glory  of  Thy  holy  Name,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

L. — O  Lord,  open  Thou  my  lips. 

8. — And  my  mouth  shall  showforthThypraise. 
(5) 


FIRST   SUNDAY-SCHOOL   SERVICE. 


L. — Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

S. — The  Lord's  Name  be  praised. 

The  Benedic,   Anima  Mea,  shall  now  be  said  or 
chanted,  or  any  other  Anthem,  or  a  Hymn  may  be  sung. 

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X. — Praise  the  Z<?nZ,  |  O  •  my  |  soul : 

8. — And  all  that  is  within  me  |  praise  His  | 

ho-ly  |  Name. 
L. — Praise  the  Lord,  |  0  ■  my  |  soul  : 
8. — And  forget  not  |  all  ■  His  |  ben-e-  |  fits  ; 
L. — Who  iorgrveth  |  all  ■  thy  |  sin  : 
S. — And  healeth  all  |  thine  ■  in-  |  firm-i-  |  ties  ; 
L. — "Who  saveth  thy  life  \  from  ■  de-  |  struction: 
8. — And  crowneth  thee  with  mercy  and  |  lov — 

ing-  |  kind=  |  ness. 
L. — Glory  be  to  the  Father,  \  and  ■  to  the  |  Son: 

and  |  to  '  the  |  Ho-ly  |  Ghost ; 
S. — As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  | 

ev-er  |  shall  be :  world  |  without  |  end. 

A-  |  men. 

The  Scripture  Lesson  shall  now  be  read  by  the 
Leader  and  the  School  antiphonally . 

After  the  reading  of  the  Lesson,  the  School  rising, 
the  Service  shall  continue  in  the  following  order,  ex- 
cept in  the  Festival  Seasons,  when  the  appropriate 
Anthem  and  Collects  .shall  be  used — those  for  Advent 
on  the  Sundnys  in  Advent;  those  for  Christmas  on 
Christmas  and  on  the  Sundays  after  Christmas  ;  those 
for  Epiphany  on  the  Sundays  after  Epiphany;  those 
for  Lent  on  the  Sundays  in  Lent ;  those  for  Easter  on 
Easter,  and  on  the  three  Sundays  after  Easter;  and 


FIRST   SUNDAY-SCHOOL   SERVICE. 


those  for  Ascension  on  the  Sundays  after  Ascension. 
The  Festival  Prayer  shall  be  used  on  the  Festival  Day. 
All  standing,  the  Benedictus  or  any  other  Anthem 
shall  be  sa¥i  or  chanted. 


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L. — Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  |  Is-ra-  |  el : 
8. — For  Pie  hath  Yisited  |  and  re-  |  deemed  His 

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L.  —And  hath  raised  up  a  mighty  salvata'cw  |  for 

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8. — In  the  house  |  of  ■  His  |  ser-vant  |  David  ; 
L. — As  He  spake  by  the  mouth  of  His  |  ho-ly  | 

prophets  : 
S. — :Which  have  been  |  since  '  the  |  world  'be-  | 

gan; 
L. — That  we  should  be  saved  |  from  •  our  |  ene- 
mies : 
S. — And  from  the  hand  of  |  all  ■  that  |  hate  ■  =■ 

|  us. 
L. — Glory  be  to  the  Father,  \  and  •■  to  the  |  Son: 

and  |  to  '  the  |  Ho-ly  |  Ghost ; 
S. — As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  noic,  and  | 

ev-er  |  shall  be :   world  |  without  |  end. 

A  |  men. 

Then  all  unite  in  saying  the  Creed  : 

I  bel  f eve  in  God  the  Father  Almighty, 
Maker  of  heaven  and  earth: 

And  in  Jesus  Christ,  His  only-begotten  Son, 
our  Lord  ;  who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy 
Ghost,  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary  ;  suffered  under 


8  FIRST  SUNDAY-SCHOOL  SERVICE. 

Pontius  Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried; 
He  descended  into  hades  ;  the  third  day  He  rose 
from  the  dead ;  He  ascended  into  heaven,  and 
sitteth  at  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Al- 
mighty ;  from  thence  He  shall  come  to  judge 
the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  the  holy  catholic 
Church  ;  the  communion  of  saints  ;  the  forgive- 
ness of  sins ;  the  resurrection  of  the  body,  and 
the  life  everlasting.     Amen. 

L. — Lord,  we  believe. 

S. — Help  Thou,  O  Lord,  our  unbelief. 

L. — The  Lord  be  with  you. 

8.— And  with  Thy  Spirit. 

L. — Let  us  pray. 

Here  shall  be  offered  the  following  Collects,  except 
that  in  the  Festival  Seasons,  the  proper  Festival  Col- 
lect shall  be  offered,  and  then  these  Collects. 

Almighty  God,  Father  of  all  mercies,  we 
praise  Thee  for  our  creation,  preservation,  and 
all  the  blessings  of  this  life  ;  but  above  all  for 
Thine  inestimable  love  in  the  redemption  of  the 
world  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ ;  for  the  means 
of  grace,  and  for  the  hope  of  glory.  And,  we 
beseech  Thee,  give  us  such  a  due  sense  of  all 
Thy  mercies,  that  our  hearts  may  be  unfeign- 
edly  thankful,  and  that  we  may  show  forth  Thy . 
praise,  not  only  with  our  lips,  but  in  our  lives, 
by  giving  up  ourselves  to  Thy  service,  and  by 
walking  before  Thee  in  holiness  and  righteous- 
ness all  our  days  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

Blessed  Lord,  who  hast  caused  all  holy 
Scriptures  to  be  written  for  our  learning,  grant 
us  Thy  holy  Spirit  to  illumine  and  sanctify  our 
minds  and  hearts,  that  we  may  be  both  apt  to 


FIRST   SUNDAY-SCHOOL   SERVICE.  9 

teach,  and  ready  to  learn,  the  lessons  of  Thy 
saving  truth  ;  that  by  patience  and  comfort  of 
Thy  holy  Word,  we  may  embrace,  and  ever 
hold  fast,  the  hope  of  everlasting  life,  which 
Thou  hast  given  us  in  our  Savior,  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 

O  Lord  Jesus,  tender  Shepherd,  who  hast 
said,  Suffer  little  children  to  come  unto  Me,  and 
forbid  them  not;  bestow  Thy  blessing,  we  be- 
seech Thee,  upon  all  children  and  youth.  Save 
them  from  every  sin.  Confirm  them  in  Thy 
grace.  Constrain  them  to  love  and  follow  Thee. 
As  they  grow  in  stature  may  they  also,  after 
Thy  holy  example,  increase  in  wisdom,  and  in 
favor  with  God  and  man,  and  so  truly  and 
godly  serve  Thee  in  this  life,  that  in  the  world 
to  come  they  may  have  life  everlasting.  This 
we  ask  in  Thy  Name  and  merits,  O  blessed 
Savior,  whom  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  we  worship  and  praise  as  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

Then  all  unite  in  saying  or  chanting  the  Lord's 
Prayer. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed 
be  Thy  Name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will 
be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our 
debts,  as  we  forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead  us 
not  into  temptation.  But  deliver  us  from  evil. 
For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and 
the  glory,  forever.     Amen. 


Singing  of  a  Hymn. 


Announcements. 


10         first  sunday-school  service. 
Study  of  the  Lesson. 


Distribution  of  Books,  Cards  and  Papers, 


Report  of  Attendance  and  Offerings. 


CLOSING  OF  THE  SCHOOL. 

After  the  singing  of  a  Hymn,  the  Service  shall  close 
in  the  following  order,  all  standtng  : 

L. — Thy  Word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet : 

8. — And.  a  light  unto  my  path. 

L. — I  will  delight  myself  in  Thy  statutes: 

8.—  I  will  not  forget  Thy  Word. 

L. — Let  the  Word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you 
richly : 

8. — In  all  wisdom. 

L. — Let  us  pray. 

Almighty  God,  Fountain  of  all  goodness 
and  truth,  receive  our  thanks  for  the  lively  ora- 
cles of  Thy  grace,  which  are  able  to  make  us 
wise  unto  everlasting  life;  and  mercifully  grant, 
we  beseech  Thee,  that  the  words  we  have 
heard  with  our  outward  ears,  may  through  Thy  • 
blessing  be  so  grafted  inwardly  in  our  hearts, 
that  they  may  bring  forth  in  us  the  fruit  of 
good  living,  to  the  honor  and  praise  of  Thy 
Name  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.,    Amen. 

A  Doxology,  which  may  be  the  Gloria  Patri,  shall 
now  be  sung,  and  then,  if  the  Pastor  be  present,  he 
shall  pronounce  this  Bendiction: 

The  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the 
love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  with  you  all.     Amen. 

After  a  few  moments  of  silent  prayer,  all  shall 
quietly,  and  in  order,  retire,  and  while  retiring  a  Re- 
cessional Hymn  may  be  sung. 


SECOtfD  SUNDAY-SCHOOL  SERVICE. 


At  a  given  signal  from  the  Leader  the  School  shall 
rise,  and  the  Service  proceed  in  the  following  order: 

Leader.—  O  Lord,  open  Thou  my  lips. 

School. — And  my  mouth  shall  show  forth  Thy 
praise. 

L. — The  Lord  be  with  you. 

8.—  And  with  Thy  Spirit. 

L. — Let  us  pray. 

Almighty  God,  unto  whom  all  hearts  are 
open,  all  desires  known,  and  from  whom  no 
secrets  are  hid ;  cleanse  the  thoughts  of  our 
minds,  we  beseech  Thee,  by  the  inspiration  of 
Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that,  being  delivered  from 
every  unholy  motion  of  the  flesh  and  spirit, 
we  may  perfectly  love  Thee,  with  a  pure  heart 
and  sanctified  lips  worship  Thee,  and  worthily 
magnify  Thy  holy  Name  ;  through  Jesus  Christ, 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

A  Hymn  or  an  Anthem  shall  now  be  sung,  and  be 
followed  by  the  antiphonal  reading  of  the  Scripture 
Lesson. 

After  the  reading  of  the  Lesson,  the  School  rising, 
the  Service  shall  proceed  in  the  following  order,  ex- 
cept in  the  Festival  Seasons,  when  the  proper  Anthem 
and  Collect  shall  be  used. 

L. — Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and 

to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
8. — As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 

shall  be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Then  all  unite  in  saying  the  Creed: 

I  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty, 
Maker  of  heaven  and  earth  : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ,  His  only-begotten  Son, 
our  Lord  ;  who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy 
Ghost,  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary  ;  suffered  under 
(11) 


12  SECOND   SUNDAY-SCHOOL   SERVICE. 

Pontius  Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried; 
He  descended  into  hades  ;  the  third  day  He 
rose  from  the  dead  ;  He  ascended  into  heaven, 
and  sitteth  at  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father 
Almighty  ;  from  thence  He  shall  come  to  judge 
the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  the  holy  cath- 
olic Church  ;  the  communion  of  saints  ;  the  for- 
giveness of  sins  ;  the  resurrection  of  the  body, 
and  the  life  everlasting.     Amen. 

L. — Lord,  we  believe. 

S.— Help  Thou,  O  Lord,  our  unbelief. 

L. — Let  us  pray. 

Almighty  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  Foun- 
tain of  all  blessings,  and  Giver  of  every  good 
and  perfect  gift,  we  praise  Thee  for  our  creation 
and  preservation,  and  for  Thy  love  and  mercy 
shown  to  us  in  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  dear  Son,  our 
Savior.  Grant  us  grace  always  to  live  in  re- 
membrance of  Thy  goodness  and  favor,  and 
to  Thy  honor  and  glory  ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

Almighty  God,  who  hast  given  us  Thy  holy 
Word,  which  is  able  to  make  us  wise  unto  ever- 
lasting life,  give  us  aptness  to  teach  and  readi- 
ness to  learn,  the  lessons  of  Thy  saving  truth. 
Let  Thy  Word  be  so  grafted  inwardly  in  our 
hearts,  that  it  may  bring  forth  in  us  the  fruit  of 
good  living,  to  the  honor  and  praise  of  Thy 
Name  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Lord  Jesus,  who  in  the  days  of  Thy  flesh 
didst  take  little  children  into  Thine  arms  and 
bless  them,  bestow  Thy  blessing,  we  pray  Thee, 
upon  all  children  and  youth.  Confirm  them  in 
Thy  grace.  Deliver  them  from  all  evil.  Grant 
them  power  to  follow  in  the  steps  of  Thy  blessed 
childhood  and  youth,  and  so  to  keep  Thy  holy 


SECOND   SUNDAY-SCHOOL   SERVICE.  13 

will  and  commandments  all  the  days  of  this  life, 
that  in  the  world  to  come  they  may  be  inheri- 
tors of  life  everlasting.  This  we  ask  in  Thy 
Name  and  merits,  O  blessed  Savior,  whom 
with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  we  worship 
and  praise  as  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

Here  all  unite  in  saying  or  chanting  the  Lord's 
Prayer: 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed 
be  Thy  Name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will 
be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our 
debts,  as  we  forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead  us 
not  into  temptation.  But  deliver  us  from  evil. 
For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and 
the  glory  forever.     Amen. 

HYMN. 


CLOSING  OF  THE  SCHOOL. 

HYMN. 
All  Standing. 

L. — Let  us  pray. 

O  God,  who  didst  teach  the  hearts  of  Thy 
faithful  people  by  sending  to  them  the  light  of 
Thy  Holy  Spirit ;  grant  unto  us  by  the  same 
Spirit  to  have  a  right  understanding  of  Thy  sav- 
ing truth.  Visit  us,  we  pray  Thee,  with  Thy 
love  and  favor;  enlighten  our  minds  more  and 
more  with  the  light  of  the  everlasting  Gospel; 
graft  in  our  hearts  a  love  of  the  truth;  increase 
in  us  true  religion;  nourish  us  with  all  good- 
ness; and  of  Thy  great  mercy  keep  us  in  the 
same;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

A  Doxology,  which  may  be  the  Gloria  Patri,  shall 
now  be  sung,  and  then  the  Pastor,  if  present,  shall 
pronounce  the  Benediction. 

After  a  few  moments  of  silent  prayer  all,  in  order, 
retire. 


FESTIVAL  ANTHEMS  AND  PRAYERS. 


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Prepare  ye  the  way  |  of  the  |  Lord: 

Make  straight  in  the  desert  a  |  highway  |  for 

our  |  God. 
Behold,  the  Lord  God  will  come  with  |  strong= 

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Behold,  His  reward  is  with  Him  |  and  His  { 

work  be-  |  fore  Him. 
He  shall  feed  His^oc^  |  like  a  |  shepherd: 
He  shall  gather  the  lambs  with  His  arm,  and  | 

carry  -them  |  in  His  |  bosom. 
Hosanna  to  the  |  Son  of  |  David: 
Blessed  is  He  that  cometh  in  the  |  name=  |  of 

the  [  Lord. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Here  all  unite  in  saying  the  Creed,  and  then  the 
Service  continues: 

L. — Lord,  we  believe. 

8.—  Help  Thou,  O  Lord,  our  unbelief. 

L. — The  Lord  be  with  you. 

8.— And  with  Thy  Spirit. 

L. — Let  us  pray. 

The  Collect. 

Almighty  God,  give  us  grace  that  we  may 
cast  away  the  works  of  darkness,  and  put  upon 
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FESTIVAL  ANTHEMS   AND  PRAYERS.         15 

us  the  armor  of  light,  now  in  the  time  of  this 
mortal  life,  in  which  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ 
came  to  visit  us  in  great  humility;  that  in  the 
last  day,  when  He  shall  come  again  in  His  glo- 
rious majesty,  to  judge  both  the  quick  and  the 
dead,  we  may  rise  to  the  life  immortal,  through 
Him  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  now  and  forever.     Amen. 

Here  shall  be  said  the  prayers  of  the  regular  Ser- 
vice, except  on  Advent  Sunday,  when  the  Festival 
Prayer  shall  be  used  with  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

The  Festival  Prayer. 

Almighty  God,  Father  of  all  mercies,  we 
Thine  unworthy  servants  do  render  Thee  un- 
feigned thanks,  that  after  man,  created  in  Thine 
own  image,  had,,  through  the  fraud  and  malice 
of  Satan,  fallen  under  the  power  of  the  curse, 
Thou  didst  not  leave  him  to  perish  in  helpless 
misery,  but  didst  provide  a  Deliverer  and  pro- 
claim to  the  fathers,  by  the  mouths  of  the 
prophets  and  holy  men  of  old,  the  Advent  of 
Thy  Son,  the  Hope  of  Israel,  the  Desire  of  all 
nations,  the  Redeemer  of  the. world;  to  whom 
be  glory  forever  and  ever.     Amen. 

God  of  all  grace  and  comfort,  who  hast  not 
appointed  us  unto  wrath,  but  to  obtain  salva- 
tion by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  aid  us,  we  be- 
seech Thee,  at  this  time,  to  repent  heartily  and 
truly  of  all  our  sins,  and  so  to  humble  ourselves, 
that,  when  He  cometh,  we  may  be  prepared  to 
receive  Him  with  childlike  faith,  and  join  in 
the  glad  cry  :  Hosanna  to  the  Son  of  David  ! 
Blessed  is  He  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord.     Amen. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  etc. 


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FESTIVAL   ANTHEMS   AND   PRAYERS. 


2       FOR  THE  CHRISTMAS  SEASON. 


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Behold,  I  bring  you  good  tidm^s  of 

joy: 
Which  shall  |  be  to  |  all=  |  people. 

For  unto  you  is  born  this  day,  in  the  |  city  'of  ] 

David 
A  Savior,  |  which  is  |  Christ  the  1  Lord. 
This  is  the  |  Lord's=  |  doing : 
It  is  |  marvelous  |  in  our  |  eyes. 
This  is  the  day  which  the  |  Lord  hath  |  made : 
We  will  rejoice  and  be  |  glad=  |  in=  |  it. 
O  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  |  new=  |  song  ; 
For  He  |  hath  done  |  marvel-ous  |  things. 
Glory  be  to  God  |  in  the  |  highest : 
And  on  earth  |  peace,   good-  |  will  'towards  | 

men. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Here  all  unite  in  saying  the   Creed,  and  then  the 
Service  continues  : 

L. — Lord,  we  believe. 

8.— Help  Thou,  O  Lord,  our  unbelief. 

L. — The  Lord  be  with  you. 

8.— And  with  Thy  Spirit. 

L. — Let  us  pray. 

The  Collect. 
Almighty  and  everlasting   God,  who  hast 
given  us  Thy  only-begotten  Son  to  take  our  na- 


FESTIVAL  ANTHEMS   AND  PRAYERS.  17 

ture  upon  Him,  and  as  at  this  time  to  be  born 
of  a  pure  virgin  ;  grant  that  we,  being  regener- 
ate and  made  Thy  children  by  adoption  and 
grace,  may  daily  be  renewed  by  Thy  Holy 
Spirit  after  the  image  of  this  same  blessed  and 
glorious  Christ  :  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

Here  shall  be  said  the  prayers  of  the  regular  Serv- 
ice, except  on  Christmas,  when  the  Festival  Prayer 
shall  be  used  with  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

The  Festival  Prayer. 

O  Thou  only-begotten  Son  of  God,  who  in  the 
fullness  of  time  coming  forth  from  the  bosom  of 
the  Father,  wast  made  flesh  and  didst  dwell 
among  us,  full  of  grace  and  truth,  we  bless 
Thee  for  Thy  conception  by  the  Holy  Ghost  and 
for  Thy  birth  of  the  blessed  Virgin,  whereby 
Thou  hast  become  the  true  seed  of  Abraham, 
and  didst  take  upon  Thyself  all  our  sins  and 
infirmities,  that  we  might  have  salvation  from 
sin  and  eternal  life  in  Thee.  With  the  multi- 
tude of  angels  who  proclaimed  Thy  joyous  Ad- 
vent, and  with  Thy  people  among  all  nations, 
we  unite  in  saying,  Glory  to  God  in  the  highest, 
and  on  earth  peace,  good-will  towards  men. 
Amen. 

O  God,  merciful  Father,  vouchsafe  unto  us, 
we  humbly  beseech  Thee,  the  continual  help  of 
Thy  grace,  that  we  may  acknowledge  and  con- 
fess Thine  incarnate  Son  as  our  true  and  only 
Lord  and  Savior,  and  that  receiving  Him  with 
childlike  faith  we  may  ever  feed  on  His  precious 
body  and  blood  as  the  true  meat  and  drink  of 
our  souls  unto  everlasting  life.     Amen. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  etc. 


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FESTIVAL   ANTHEMS   AND   PRAYERS. 


POE  THE  EPIPHANY  SEASON. 


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Arise  !  shine,  for  thy  |  light  is  |  come  : 

And  the  glory  of  the  Lord  |  is=  |  risen  up-  |  on 

thee. 
The  Day-spring  from  on  high  hath  |  visit-ed  |  us: 
To  give  light  to  |  them  that  |  sit  in  j  darkness. 
In  His  days  shall  the  |  right-eous  |  flourish  : 
And  abundance  of  peace  so  |  long  as  the  |  moon 

en-  |  dureth. 
He  shall  have  dominion  also  from  |  sea  to  [  sea : 
And  from  the  river  unto  the  |  end=  |  of  the  | 

earth. 
Blessed  be  the  Lord  God,  the  God  of  |  Is-ra-  j  el: 
"Who  only  |  do-eth  |  won-drous  |  things. 
Blessed  be  His  glorious  Name  for  |  ev-er  'and  | 

ever  : 
And  let  the  whole  earth  be  |  fill'-ed  |  with  His  | 

glory. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Here  all  unite  in  saying  the   Creed,  and  then  tUe 
Service  continues. 

L. — Lord,  we  believe. 

S. — Help  Thou,  O  Lord,  our  unbelief. 

L. — The  Lord  be  with  you. 

8.— And  with  Thy  Spirit. 

L. — Let  us  pray. 


FESTIVAL  ANTHEMS   AND  PRAYERS.  19 

The  Collect. 

0  God,  who  by  the  leading  of  a  star  didst 
manifest  Thy  only-begotten  Son  to  the  Gentiles ; 
mercifully  grant  that  we  who  have  now  come 
to  know  Thee  here  by  faith,  may  be  conducted 
to  the  full  vision  of  Thy  glory  hereafter  in 
heaven  :  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

Here  shall  be  said  the  prayers  of  the  regular 
Service,  except  at  a  Missionary  /Service,  when  the  fol- 
lowing Collects  with  the  Lord's  Prayer  shall  be  used: 

Collects  For  Christian  Missions. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  by  whose 
Spirit  the  whole  body  of  the  Church  is  goverend 
and  sanctified  ;  receive  our  supplications  and 
prayers,  which  we  offer  before  Thee  for  all 
estates  of  men  in  Thy  holy  Church,  that  every 
member  of  the  same,  in  his  vocation  and  min- 
istry, may  truly  and  godly  serve  Thee;  through 
our  Lord  and  Savior  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

Almighty  God,  who,  by  Thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  didst  give  commandment  to  the  holy 
Apostles,  that  they  should  go  into  all  the  world, 
and  preach  the  Gospel  to  every  creature  ;  grant 
to  us  whom  Thou  hast  called  into  Thy  Church 
a  ready  will  to  obey  Thy  word,  and  fill  us  with 
a  hearty  desire  to  make  Thy  way  known  upon 
earth,  thy  saving  health  among  all  nations. 
Look  with  compassion  upon  the  heathen  that 
have  not  known  Thee,  and  on  the  multitudes  in 
our  own  land  that  are  scattered  abroad  as  sheep 
having  no  shepherd.  O  heavenly  Father,  Lord 
of  the  harvest,  have  respect,  we  beseech  Thee, 
to  our  prayers,  and  send  forth  laborers  into  Thy 
harvest.     Fit  and  prepare  them  by  Thy  grace 


20        FESTIVAL  ANTHEMS   AND   PRAYERS. 

for  the  work  of  their  ministry  ;  give  them  the 
spirit  of  power,  and  of  love,  and  of  a  sound 
mind  ;  strengthen  them  to  endure  hardness ; 
and  grant  that  both  by  their  life  and  doctrine 
they  may  show  forth  Thy  glory,  and  set  for- 
ward the  salvation  of  all  men  ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Gather  together  Thine  elect,  O  Savior,  from 
the  four  corners  of  heaven.  Send  forth  Thy 
ministers  into  all  the  world  in  the  spirit  and 
power  of  Elias,  and  bring  in  the  fullness  of  the 
Gentiles.  Quicken  the  dead  in  trespasses  and 
sins  ;  enlighten  the  ignorant ;  bring  back  the 
wandering  ;  and  as  Thou  hast  warned  us  that 
the  day  of  the  Lord  so  cometh  as  a  thief  in  the 
night,  grant  us  grace  to  be  sober,  and  to  watch 
always  unto  prayer,  lest  that  day  come  upon  us 
unawares  ;  and  evermore  to  live  with  our  loins 
girded,  as  men  who  wait  for  their  Lord.    Amen. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  etc. 


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Rend  you  heart,  and  |  not  your  |  garments  : 
And  turn  un-  |  to  the  |  Lord  your  |  God. 

For  He  is  gracious  and  merciful,  |  slow  to  | 

anger : 
And  of  great  kindness,  and  re-  |  penteth  Him  \ 

of  the  |  evil, 


FESTIVAL   ANTHEMS   AND   PRAYERS.         21 

Have  mercy  up-on  |  me,  O  |  God : 
According  to  Thy  |  lov-ing  |  kind=  |  ness. 
According  unto  the  multitude  of  Thy  |  ten-der  | 

mercies: 
Blot  out  |  my  trans-  (  gres=  |  sions. 
God  be  merciful  unto  us  and  |  bless=  |  us: 
And  cause  Thy  face  to  |  shine  up-  |  on=  |  us. 
That  Thy  way  may  be  known  up-  |  on=  |  earth: 
Thy  saving  health  a-  |  mong=  |  all=  |  nations. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Here  all  unite  in  saying  the  Creed,  and  then  the 
Service  continues: 

L. — Lord,  we  believe. 

8. — Help  Thou,  O  Lord,  our  unbelief. 

L. — The  Lord  be  with  you. 

S.— And  with  Thy  Spirit. 

L. — Let  us  pray. 

The  Collect. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who  hatest 
nothing  that  Thou  hast  made,  and  dost  forgive 
the  sins  of  all  those  who  are  penitent;  create 
and  make  in  us  new  and  contrite  hearts,  that 
we,  worthily  lamenting  our  sins  and  acknow- 
ledging our  wretchedness,  may  obtain  of  Thee, 
the  God  of  all  mercy,  perfect  remission  and  for- 
giveness; through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

Here  shall  be  said  the  prayers  of  the  regular 
Service.  • 


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FESTIVAL   ANTHEMS   AND   PRAYERS. 


POR  GOOD  FEIDAY. 


Behold  the  |  Lamb  of  |  God: 

Which  taketh  away  the  |  sins=  |  of  the  |  world. 

He  was  despised  and  re-  |  jected  of  |  men: 

A  man  of  sorrows  j  and  ac-  |  quainted  with  | 

griefs. 
Surely  He  hath  |  borne  onr  |  griefs: 
And  carried  |  our=  |  sor=  |  rows. 
He  was  wounded  for  |  our  trans-  |  gressions: 
He  was  |  bruised  for  |  our  in-  |  iquities. 
All  we  like  sheep  have  |  gone  a  |  stray: 
And  have  turned  every  one  |  to=  |  his  own  | 

way: 
And  the  Lord  hath  |  laid  on  |  Him: 
The  in-  |  iqui-ty  |  of  us  |  all. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Here  all  unite  in  saying  the  Creed,  and  then  the 
Service  continues: 

L. — Lord,  we  believe. 

8. — Help  Thou,  O  Lord,  our  unbelief. 

L. — The  Lord  be  with  you. 

S.—  And  with  Thy  Spirit. 

L. — Let  us  pray. 

The  Collect. 

O  righteous  and  holy  God,  who  hast  mani- 
fested toward  us  Thine  unfathomable  love,  in 


FESTIVAL   ANTHEMS   AND   PRAYERS.  23 

not  sparing  Thine  own  Son,  but  delivering  Hlni 
up  for  us  all ;  by  the  memory  of  His  bitter 
death,  by  the  awful  mystery  of  His  sorrows  in 
the  garden  and  upon  the  cross,  we  humbly  be- 
seech Thee  to  have  mercy  upon  us  and  upon  all 
men,  and  to  make  known  Thy  saving  health 
among  the  nations,  that  He  may  see  the  travail 
of  His  soul  and  be  satisfied  :  to  whom  with 
Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  honor  and  glory, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

The  Festival  Prayer. 

Lord  Jesus  Christ !  Thou  holy  and  spotless 
Lamb  of  God,  who  didst  take  upon  Thyself  the 
curse  of  sin  which  was  due  to  us,  with  all  the 
heavenly  host  of  the  redeemed,  we  unite  in  as- 
cribing unto  Thee  power,  and  riches,  and  wis- 
dom, and  strength,  and  honor,  and  glory,  and 
blessing.  We  bless  Thee  for  all  the  burdens 
Thou  hast  borne,  for  all  the  tears  Thou  hast 
wept,  for  all  the  pains  Thou  hast  suffered,  for 
every  drop  of  blood  Thou  hast  shed,  for  every 
word  of  comfort  Thou  hast  spoken  on  the  cross, 
for  every  conflict  with  the  powers  of  darkness, 
and  for  Thine  eternal  victory  over  the  terrors 
of  death  and  the  pains  of  hell.     Amen. 

O  most  merciful  Father,  who  of  Thy  tender 
compassion  towards  us  guilty  sinners,  didst 
give  Thine  only-begotten  Son  to  be  an  offering 
for  our  sins,  grant  us  grace,  we  humbly  beseech 
Thee,  that,  being  engrafted  into  Him  by  Thy 
Spirit  and  made  partakers  of  His  sufferings  and 
His  death,  we  may  crucify  the  corrupt  inclina- 
tions of  the  flesh,  die  daily  unto  the  world,  and 
lead  holy  and  unblamable  lives.  Cleaving  unto 
His  cross  in  all  the  temptations  of  life,  may  we 
hold  fast  the  profession  of  our  faith  without 


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FESTIVAL   ANTHEMS    AND   PRAYERS. 


Wavering,  and  finally  attain  unto  the  resurrec- 
tion of  the   dead,   through  the  merits  of  this 
same  once  crucified,  but  now  risen  and  exalted 
Savior.     Amen. 
Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  etc 


6 


POE  THE  EASTER  SEASON. 


Christ  our  Passover  is  sacrificed  |  for=  |  us  : 

Therefore  |  let  us  |  keep  the  |  feast. 

Not  with  the  old  leaven,  neither  with  the  leaven 

of  |  malice  ■  and  |  wickedness  : 
But  with  the  unleavened  bread  of  sin-  |  cer-i-  |  ty 

and  |  truth. 
Now  is  Christ  men  |  from  the  |  dead  : 
And  become  the  first-  |  fruits  of  |  them  that  | 

sleep. 
For  since  by  |  man  came  |  death  : 
By  man  came  also  the  resur-  |  rec-tion  |  of  the  | 

dead. 
For  as  in  Adam  |  all=  |  die  : 
Even  so  in  Christ  shall  |  all  be  |  made  a-  1  live. 
Thanks  be  to  God,  who  giveth  us  the  |  vic-to- 

I  -ry: 
Through  our  |  Lord=  |  Je-sus  |  Christ. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


FESTIVAL  ANTHEMS  AND   PRAYERS.         25 

Here  all  unite  in  saying  the  Creed,  and  then  the 
Service  continues: 

L. — Lord,  we  believe. 

S. — Help  Thou,  O  Lord,  our  unbelief. 

L. — The  Lord  be  with  you. 
8.— And  with  Thy  Spirit. 
L. — Let  us  pray. 

The  Collect. 

Almighty  God,  who  through  the  resurrection 
of  Thine  only-begotten  Son,  Jesus  Christ,  hast 
overcome  death,  and  opened  unto  us  the  gate  of 
everlasting  life  ;  assist  and  support  in  us,  we 
beseech  Thee,  the  aspirations  of  Thy  heavenly 
grace,  that  dying  unto  sin  always,  and  living 
unto  righteousness,  we  may  at  last  triumph  over 
death  and  the  grave,  in  the  full  image  of  our 
risen  Lord  :  to  whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  honor  and  glory,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Here  shall  be  said  the  prayers  of  the  regular 
Service,  except  on  Easter,  when  the  Festival  Prayer 
with  the  Lord's  Prayer  shall  be  used. 

The  Festival  Prayer. 

O  Thou  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  we  render  Thee  most  humble  and  hearty 
thanks,  that,  when  He  had  descended  into  the 
grave,  Thou  didst  not  suffer  Thy  Holy  One  to 
see  corruption,  nor  leave  his  soul  in  hades,  but 
didst  show  unto  Him  the  path  of  life  and  raise 
Him  from  the  dead,  and  set  Him  at  Thine  own 
right  hand  in  the  heavenly  places.  Grant  us 
grace,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  apprehend  with  true 
faith  the  glorious  mystery  of  our  Savior's  resur- 
rection, and  fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  a  lively 
hope,  that   amid   all   the   sorrows,    trials   and 


26         FESTIVAL   ANTHEMS   AND   PRAYERS. 

temptations  of  our  mortal  state,  and  in  the  hour 
of  death,  we  may  derive  strength  and  comfort 
from  this  sure  pledge,  of  an  inheritance  incor- 
ruptible and  undented  and  that  fadeth  not 
away.     Amen. 

O  Thou  Prince  of  Life  and  First-Begotten  of 
the  dead,  whom  not  having  seen  we  love,  breath 
upon  us  that  we  may  receive  the  Holy  Ghost,  to 
abide  with  us  continually  both  as  the  seal  of  our 
adoption,  and  as  an  earnest  of  the  promised  pos- 
session. Give  us  power  to  walk  in  the  Spirit 
that  we  may  not  fulfill  the  lusts  of  the  flesh, 
but  mortify  our  members  which  are  upon  the 
earth  and  purify  ourselves  even  as  Thou  art 
pure,  so  that  at  Thy  second  coming  to  judge  the 
world  in  righteousness,  we  also  may  appear 
with  Thee,  having  our  vile  bodies  changed  into 
the  fashion  of  Thine  own  glorious  body,  accord- 
ing to  the  working  whereby  Thou  art  able  even 
to  subdue  all  things  unto  Thyself :  who  art  God 
over  all,  blessed  forever.     Amen. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  etc. 


FESTIVAL  ANTHEMS   AND   PRAYERS. 


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FOR  THE  ASCENSION  SEASON. 


O  clap  your  hands  together  |  all  ye  |  people: 
O   sing   unto  the  Lord  |  with  the  |  voice  of  | 

melody. 
God  is  gone  up  |  with  a  |  shout: 
And    the  Lord  with  the  |  sound=  |  of   the  | 

trumpet. 
Lift  up  your  heads,  |  O  ye  |  gates: 
And  be  ye  lift  up,  ye  everlasting  doors,  and  the 

King  of  |  Glo-ry  |  shall  come  |  in. 
Who  is  the  |  King  of  |  Glory?: 
It  is  the  Lord,  strong  and  mighty,  even  the  | 

Lord=  |  mighty  *  in  |  battle. 
Lift  up  your  heads,  |  O  ye  |  gates: 
And  ye  be  lift  up,  ye  everlasting  doors,  and  the 

King  of  |  Glo-ry  |  shall  come  |  in. 
Who  is  the  |  King  of  |  Glory?: 
Even  the  Lord  of  Hosts,  He  |  is  the  |  King  of  | 

Glory. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


Here  all  unite  in  saying  tht 
Service  continues: 


Creed,  and  then  the 


L. — Lord,  we  believe. 

S. — Help  Thou,  O  Lord,  our  unbelief. 

L. — The  Lord  be  with  you. 

S.— And  with  Thy  Spirit. 

L. — Let  us  pray. 


FESTIVAL   ANTHEMS   AND   PRAYERS. 


The  Collect. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who  didst 
glorify  Thy  Son  Jesus,  by  receiving  Him  up 
into  heaven,  and  setting  Him  at  Thine  own 
right  hand,  far  above  all  principality,  and 
power,  and  might,  and  dominion,  and  every 
name  that  is  named,  not  only  in  this  world,  but 
also  in  that  which  is  to  come;  work  in  us,  we 
beseech  Thee,  such  firm  and  abiding  faith  in 
this  mystery  as  may  raise  us  in  heart  and  mind 
above  all  things  here  below,  to  dwell  with 
Christ  in  heavenly  places,  and  to  possess  in 
Him  our  true  life;  so  that  when  He  shall  appear 
again,  according  to  His  word,  we  also  may  ap- 
pear with  Him  in  glory  everlasting:  to  whom 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  worship 
and  praise,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Here  shall  be  said  the  prayers  of  the  regular  Ser- 
vice, except  on  Ascension  Day,  when  the  Festival 
Prayer  with  the  Lord's  Prayer  shall  be  used, 

The  Festival  Prayer. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  Conqueror  of 
death  and  hell,  who  from  the  depths  of  Thy 
humiliation  didst  pass  into  the  heavens,  and  art 
crowned  with  glory  and  honor  as  King  of  saints 
and  eternal  High  Priest  over  the  house  of  God; 
let  Thy  all-powerful  intercessions  prevail  on  our 
behalf,  that,  being  delivered  from  the  curse  of 
sin,  we  may  receive  grace  and  strength  to  follow 
Thee  with  patient  endurance  through  the  sor- 
rows and  pains  of  earth  and  the  darkness  of  the 
grave,  and,  having  thus  shared  in  Thy  suffer- 
ings here,  become  partakers  also  of  Thy  joy  and 
glory  in  the  everlasting  kingdom  of  the  Father. 


Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  etc. 


FESTIVAL   ANTHEMS   AND   PRAYERS. 


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FOR  WHITSUNDAY. 


He  shall  give  you  |  an-other  |  Comforter: 
That  He  may  a-  |  bide  with  |  you  for-  |  ever. 
Hereby  we  know  that  He  a-  |  bideth  ■  in  |  us : 
By  the  Spirit  which  j  He  hath  |  giv-en  |  us. 
The  Spirit  beareth  witness  |  with  our  |  spirit : 
That  we  |  are  the  |  children  •  of  |  God. 
The  Spirit  and  the  Bride  |  say,=  |  Come : 
And  let  |  him  that  |  heareth  ■  say,  |  Come. 
Let  him  that  is  a-  |  thirst=  |  come : 
And  whosoever  will,  let  him  come  and  take  of 

the  |  water  •  of  |  life=  |  freely. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Here  all  unite  in  saying  the  Creed,  and  then  the 
Service  continues  : 

L. — Lord,  we  believe. 

JS. — Help  Thou,  O  Lord,  our  unbelief. 

L. — The  Lord  be  with  you. 

S.—  And  with  Thy  Spirit. 

L. — Let  us  pray. 

The  Collect. 

God  of  all  peace  and  consolation,  who  didst 
gloriously  fulfill  the  great  promise  of  the  Gos- 
pel, by  sending  down  Thy  Holy  Ghost  on  the 
day  of  Pentecost,  to  establish  the  Church  as 
the  home  of  his  continual  presence  and  power 


30         FESTIVAL   ATs'THEMS   AND   PRAYERS. 

among  men ;  mercifully  grant  unto  us,  we  be- 
seech Thee,  this  same  gift  of  the  Spirit,  to  re- 
new, illuminate,  refresh,  and  sanctify  our  dying 
souls,  to  be  over  us  and  around  us  like  the  light 
and  dew  of  heaven,  and  to  be  in  us  evermore  as 
a  well  of  water  springing  up  into  everlasting 
life  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  to  whom 
with  Thee,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God, 
be  honor  and  glory,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

Here  shall  be  said  the  prayers  of  the  regular  Service, 
except  on  Whitsunday,  when  the  Festival  Prayer 
shall  be  used  with  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

The  Festival  Prayer. 

O  Holy  Ghost,  Spirit  of  the  Father  and  the 
Son,  who  by  Thy  quickening  energy  hast  raised 
us  up  to  a  new  life  in  Christ  Jesus,  and  dost  in 
mercy  to  our  infirmities  condescend  to  dwell  in 
our  mortal  bodies  as  Thy  consecrated  temples  ; 
bring  forth  in  our  hearts  and  lives,  we  beseech 
Thee,  the  fruits  of  love,  joy,  peace,  long-suffer- 
ing, gentleness,  faith,  meekness  and  temper- 
ance; that  so  walking  in  Thee  with  all  holy 
obedience  we  may  stand  firm  in  the  knowledge 
and  love  of  the  truth  against  the  wiles  of  the 
Devil,  overcome  the  world,  and  be  glorified  in 
the  fellowship  of  the  Father  and  the  Son:  to 
whom  with  Thee,  who  art  co-equal  and  co-eter- 
nal God,  we  ascribe  all  honor,  thanksgiving 
and  praise.     Amen. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  etc. 


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Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  |  God  Al=  |  mighty: 

Which  was,  and  |  is,  and  |  is  to  j  come. 

Thon  art  worthy,  |  0=  |  Lord: 

To  receive  \  glory  -and  |  honor  "and  |  power. 

Thou  hast  created  |  all=  |  things: 

And  for  Thy  pleasure  they  |  are  and  |  were  cre- 

|  ated. 
Blessing,  and  honor,  and  |  glory  -and  |  power: 
Be  unto  the  Lamb  for-  |  ever   and  |  ever.     A  | 

men. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Here  all  unite  in  saying  the  Creed,  and  then  the 
Service  continues: 

L  — Lord,  we  believe. 

8. — Help  Thou,  O  Lord,  our  unbelief. 

L. — The  Lord  be  with  you. 

8.—  And  with  Thy  Spirit. 

L. — Let  us  pray. 

The  Collect. 

O  God,  the  Creator  and  Savior  of  the  world, 
who  hast  made  Thyself  known  in  the  work  of 
man's  redemption,  as  the  Mystery  of  the  ever 
adorable  Trinity,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Three  in  One  and  One  in  Three:  reveal  in  us, 


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FESTIVAL   ANTHEMS   AND   PRAYERS. 


we  beseech  Thee,  the  full  power  of  this  faith, 
into  which  we  have  been  planted  by  baptism; 
that  being  born  of  water  and  of  the  Spirit,  we 
may  by  a  life  of  holiness  be  formed  into  Thine 
image  here,  and  rise  to  Thy  blissful  presence 
hereafter:  there  to  join  with  the  song  of  the 
seraphim  in  praising  Thee,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 
Here  shall  be  said  the  prayers  of  the  regular  Service. 


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For  of  such  |  is  the  [  kingdom  ■  of  |  God. 
Whosoever  shall  not  receive  the  kingdom  of 

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Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Here  all  unite  in  saying  the  Creed,  and  then  the 
Service  continues: 

L. — Lord,  we  believe. 

S. — Help  Thou,  O  Lord,  our  unbelief. 


FESTIVAL   ANTHEMS   AND  PRAYERS.         33 


L. — The  Lord  be  with  you. 

S.— And  with  Thy  Spirit. 

L. — Let  us  pray. 

Almighty  God,  who  dost  make  and  keep 
covenant,  we  render  Thee  thanks,  that  in  the 
fullness  of  time  Thou  didst  fulfill  Thy  promise, 
which  is  unto  parents  and  children,  by  the  send- 
ing of  Thy  dear  Son  to  be  the  Savior  of  the 
world.  We  bless  Thee  for  His  childhood  and 
youth  and  manhood,  whereby  he  has  sanctified 
all  the  states  of  our  human  life  and  become  the 
Savior  of  all.  Grant  unto  Thy  servants  such 
grace  that  being  consecrated  unto  Thee  and 
Thy  service  in  holy  baptism,  we  may  so  truly 
follow  the  Lord  Jesus  in  the  pattern  of  His 
pure  and  holy  life,  that  we  may  be  partakers  of 
His  resurrection,  and  finally  be  inheritors  of 
Thine  everlasting  kingdom.  This  we  ask  in 
the  name  and  merits  of  Thy  Son,  our  Savior, 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

O  God,  who  out  of  the  mouths  of  babes  and 
sucklings  hast  ordained  strength,  and  whose 
praise  the  slaughtered  infants  of  Bethlehem 
proclaimed,  not  by  speaking,  but  by  dying  ; 
mortify  and  kill  in  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  all 
evil  propensities  and  Wrong  desires,  and  so 
strengthen  us  by  Thy  grace,  that  the  same  holy 
faith,  which  we  own  with  our  tongues,  we  may 
confess  also  by  the  innocency  of  our  lives  :  to 
the  glory  of  Thy  great  Name,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  etc. 


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Sing  unto  the  Zord  with  |  thanks=  |  giving : 
Sing  praises  upon  the  |  harp  un-  |  to  our  |  God. 
Who  prepareth  rain  |  for  the  |  earth: 
Who   maketh   grass   to  |  grow  up-  |  on  the  [ 

mountains. 
He  giveth  to  the  |  beast  his  |  food : 
And  to  the  young  |  ravens  |  which=  |  cry. 
Praise  the  Lord,  O  ]  Jeru-  ■  sa-  |  lem : 
Praise  Thy  God,  |  0=  |  Zi=  |  on. 
For  He  hath  strengthened  the  bars  |  of  Thy  | 

gates : 
He  hath  blessed  Thy  |  chil-dren  |  with-=  |  in 

Thee. 
He  maketh  peace  \  in  Thy  |  borders : 
And  filleth   Thee  with   the  |  fin-est  |  of  the  | 

wheat. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Here  all  unite  in  saying  the  Creed,  and  then  the 
Service  continues  : 

L. — Lord,  we  believe. 

8.—  Help  Thou,  O  Lord,  our  unbelief. 

L. — The  Lord  be  with  you. 

&—  And  with  Thy  Spirit. 

L.— Lei  us  pray. 


FESTIVAL   ANTHEMS   AND   PRAYERS.  35 

A  General  Thanksgiving. 

O  God,  Giver  of  all  good  and  Fountain  of  all 
mercies,  in  whom  are  the  springs  of  our  life: 
all  glory,  thanks  and  praise  be  unto  Thee  for 
Thine  ever-flowing  goodness;  for  Thy  faithful- 
ness which  is  from  one  generation  to  another; 
for  Thy  mercies  which  are  new  every  morning, 
fresh  every  moment,  and  more  than  we  can 
number;  for  seed-time  and  harvest,  and  sum- 
mer and  winter,  and  nights  and  days  through- 
out the  year;  for  food  and  raiment  and  shelter; 
for  health  and  reason;  for  childhood  and  age, 
and  youth  and  manhood;  for  Thy  Fatherly  hand 
ever  upon  us  in  sickness  and  in  health,  in  joy  and 
in  sorrow,  in  life  and  in  death;  for  friends  and 
kindred  and  kind  benefactors;  for  home  and 
country;  for  Thy  Church  and  for  Thy  Gospel; 
yea,  Lord,  for  that  there  is  nothing  for  which 
we  may  not  bless  and  thank  Thee.  And  there- 
fore do  we  take  the  cup  of  salvation,  and  call 
upon  Thy  Name,  and  pay  our  vows  now  in  the 
presence  of  all  Thy  people;  humbly  beseeching 
Thee  to  accept  this  our  becoming  service  and 
bounden  duty,  even  as  we  offer  it  in  the  Name 
and  through  the  infinite  merits  of  Thy  Son, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord.   ( Amen. 

Thanksgiving  for  Harvest. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  we  yield  Thee 
hearty  thanks  for  all  Thy  goodness,  and  espec- 
ially for  this  Thy  bounty  again  bestowed  upon 
us,  who,  through  Thy  providence  and  tender 
mercy,  have  now  reaped  the  fruits  of  the  earth 
in  due  season,  and  gathered  them  into  our  garn- 
ers. Give  us  power  to  use  the  same  to  Thy 
glory,  to  the  relief  of  those  that  are  needy,  and 
to  our  own  comfort.     Continue,   we  beseech 


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ANTHEMS   AND   VERSICLES. 


Thee,  Thy  loving-kindness  towards  us,  that 
year  by  year  our  land  may  yield  her  increase, 
filling  our  hearts  with  joy  and  gladness;  and  so 
dispose  us  by  Thy  special  grace  that  we,  Thy 
servants,  may  never  sow  only  to  the  flesh,  lest 
of  the  flesh  we  reap  corruption,  but  may  sow 
spiritually  to  life  everlasting,  and  reapthe  same 
in  Thy  heavenly  kingdom;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 
Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  etc. 


ANTHEMS  AND  VERSICLES. 


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hath  re-  |  joiced  ■  in  |  God  •  my  |  Savior. 
For  He  |  hath  •  re- 1  garded:   the  lowliness  |  of .  His  | 

hand=  |  maiden: 
For  behold,  |  from  .  hence-  |  forth:  all  generations  | 

shall=  I  call  ■  me  |  hlessed. 
For  He  that  is  mighty  hath  magnified  me,  and  holy 
I  is  •  His  I  Name:  and  His  mercy  is  on  them  that 

fear  Him,  through-  |  out  ■  all  |  efen-er-  |  ations. 
He  hath  showed  strength  |  with  •  His  |  arm:  He  hath 

scattered  the  proud  in  the  imagi-  |  nation  |  of  ■ 

their  |  hearts. 
He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  |  from  ■  their  |  seats: 

and  hath  exalterZ  the  |  hum-hie  |  and  •  =  |  meek. 
He  hath  filled  the  hungry  |  with  •  good  |  tilings:  and 

the  rich  He  |  hath  ■  sent  |  emp-ty  a-  |  wav. 
He  remembering  His  mercy  hath  holpen  His  servant 
I  Is-ra-  I  el:  as  He  promised  to  our  forefathers, 

Abraham  |  and  ■  his  |  seed  •  for  |  ever. 
Glory  he  to  the  Father,  etc 


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peace  :  etc-  \  cord-ing  |  to  Thy  |  word. 
For  I  mjne=  |  eyes:  have  |  seen=  |  Thy  -sal-  |  vation. 
Which  Thou  I  hast  ■  pre-  |  pared:  before  the  |  face  -of 

I  all  •=  I  people. 
To  he  a  Light  to  |  lighten  the  |  Gentiles:   and  to  be 

the  Glory  of  Thy  |  peo-ple  |  Is-ra- 1  el. 
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ANTHEMS  AND  VEHS1CLES. 


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PMYEK  TOE  A  TEAOHEES'  MEETING. 


At  Teachers'1  Meetings,  the  First  or  the  Second  Ser- 
vice for  the  Sunday-School  may  be  used,  the  following 
Collects  being  used  instead  of  those  in  the  Service. 

Almighty  God,  from  whom  cometh  all  wis- 
dom profitable  to  direct,  and  help  for  every 
duty  ;  meet  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  in  all  our 
doings,  with  Thy  most  gracious  favor,  and  fur- 
ther us  with  Thy  continual  help  ;  that  in  all  our 
works,  begun,  continued,  and  ended  in  Thee, 
we  may  glorify  Thy  holy  Name,  and  finally,  by 
Thy  mercy,  attain  everlasting  life  ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

O  Almighty  God,  whose  we  are,  and  whom 
we  serve,  and  who  hast  called  us  to  be  co-work- 
ers with  Thee  in  making  known  the  Gospel  of 
Thy  dear  Son  ;  cause  us  to  be  deeply  sensible  of 
our  high  vocation,  of  our  own  unworthiness, 
and  of  our  entire  dependence  on  Thee.  Teach 
us  by  Thy  Spirit,  that  we  may  teach  those 
whom  Thou  hast  committed  to  our  care.  Lead 
us,  that  we  may  lead  them  in  Thy  ways. 
Make  us  wise  and  faithful,  humble  and  modest, 
tender  and  gentle,  patient  aud  persevering  in 
our  appointed  work  ;  and  in  Thy  mercy  crown 
the  labors  of  Thy  servants  with  Thine  abundant 
blessing  :  this  we  beg  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake. 
Amen. 

O  Lord,  bless,  we  beseech  Thee,  all  those 
committed  to  our  charge  and  care.  Open  their 
understanding,  and  dispose  their  hearts  to  re- 
ceive Thy  truth.  Awaken  in  their  minds  by 
Thy  Word  and  Spirit  a  deep  sense  of  their  sin- 
fulness, and  bring  them  to  ask  and  receive  for 
(43) 


44  TEACHEKS'    MEETING. 

themselves  the  full  blessings  of  Thy  covenant 
of  grace  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus.  Deliver 
them  from  all  evil.  Keep  them  in  Thy  ways. 
Prepare  them  by  Thy  grace  to  fill  with  honor  to 
themselves  and  usefulness  to  the  world,  every 
station  in  life  to  which  Thy  providence  shall 
call  them  ;  and  let  it  please  Thee,  O  Lord,  to 
raise  up  from  among  them  those  who  shall  tes- 
tify for  Thee  in  the  Gospel  of  Thy  Son.  May 
they  all  live  in  Thy  fear  and  favor,  that  when 
their  earthly  course  is  ended,  they  may  die  in 
Thy  peace,  and  be  numbered  with  Thy  saints  in 
glory  everlasting ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

O  God  of  all  blessings,  give,  we  beseech 
Thee,  Thy  grace  to  all  parents,  sponsors  and 
guardians,  and  all  those  who  have  charge  of 
the  training  of  the  young,  that  with  all  dili- 
gence, faithfulness  and  affection,  both  by  pre- 
cept and  example,  they  may  train  them  in  the 
way  they  should  go,  that  finally  they  may  be 
inheritors  of  Thy  everlasting  kingdom;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

O  Lord,  bless  Thy  Church  universal.  Cause 
her  to  arise  and  shine.  Especially  do  we  com- 
mend unto  Thee  this  particular  church  and 
congregation,  officers  and  people.  Accept  their 
piety  and  faith.  Increase  towards  them  Thy 
heavenly  grace,  so  that  they  may  come  behind 
in  no  gift,  waiting  for  the  coming  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ.  These  things,  and  whatever  else 
Thou  shalt  see  necessary  and  convenient  for  us, 
we  humbly  ask  through  the  merits  of  our  Lord 
and  Savior  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

etc 


SEEYIOE  FOE  A  GUILD  OR  SOCIETY. 


A  Hymn  may  be  sung,  and  then,  all  standing,  the 
Service  shall  proceed  in  the  following  order: 

Leader. — In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of 
the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Response. — Amen. 

L. — O  Lord,  open  Thou  my  lips: 

R. — And  my  mouth  shall  show  forth  Thy 
praise. 

Then  all  unite  in  saying  the  Creed; 

I  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty, 
Maker  of  heaven  and  earth: 

And  in  Jesus  Christ,  His  only-begotten  Son, 
our  Lord;  who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy 
Ghost,  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary;  suffered  under 
Pontius  Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried; 
He  descended  into  hades;  the  third  day  He  rose 
from  the  dead;  He  ascended  into  heaven,  and 
sitteth  at  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Al- 
mighty; from  thence  He  shall  come  to  judge 
the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  the  holy  catholic 
Church;  the  communion  of  saints;  the  forgive- 
ness of  sins;  the  resurrection  of  the  body,  and 
the  life  everlasting.     Amen. 

L. — Lord,  we  believe. 

R. — Help  Thou,  O  Lord,  our  unbelief. 

L. — The  Lord  be  with  you. 

R.—  And  with  Thy  Spirit. 

L. — Let  us  pray. 

Meet  us,  0  Lord,  in  all  our  doings,  with  Thy 
most  gracious  favor,  and  further  us  with  Thy 
continual  help;  that  in  all  our  works,  begun, 

(45) 


46  SERVICE   FOR   A 

continued,  and  ended  in  Thee,  we  may  glorify 
Thy  holy  Name,  and  finally,  by  Thy  mercy, 
attain  everlasting  life;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

Almighty  God,  Fountain  of  all  blessings, 
who  hast  counted  us  worthy  of  the  Christian 
calling,  and  made  us  co-workers  with  Thee  in 
the  Gospel  of  Thy  dear  Son,  our  Savior;  be- 
stow upon  us  plenteously  the  aids  of  Thy 
heavenly  grace,  that  we  may  devote  ourselves 
with  humility  and  earnestness  to  our  appointed 
work,  and  continue  steadfast  and  faithful  in  the 
same;  and  in  Thy  favor  and  mercy  abundantly 
reward  the  labors  of  Thy  servants.  This  we 
ask  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake.     Amen. 

O  Heavenly  Father,  let  Thy  rich  blessing, 
we  beseech  Thee,  rest  upon  the  Church  with 
which  we  stand  connected,  pastor,  elders,  dea- 
cons and  people;  and  prosper  us  in  all  our  plans 
and  purposes,  our  aims  and  efforts  for  the  ad- 
vancement of  Thy  kingdom  and  glory.  Accept 
our  piety  and  faith.  Make  us  fruitful  in  every 
good  word  and  work.  Fill  us  with  joy  and 
peace  in  believing,  and  finally  bring  us  with  all 
Thy  saints  into  glory  everlasting;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  whom  with  Thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  we  worship  and  glorify  as  one 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


CLOSING  SERVICE. 

When  the  business  has  been  transacted,  a  Hymn 
may  be  sung,  and  then  all  shall  unite  in  saying  the 
Lord?s  Prayer,  and  the  Service  close  in  the  folloiving 
order : 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed 
be  Thy  Name.     Thy  kingdom  come.     Thy  will 


GUILD   OR   SOCIETY.  47 

be  clone  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our 
debts,  as  we  forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead  us 
not  into  temptation.  But  deliver  us  from  evil. 
For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and 
the  glory,  forever.     Amen. 

L. — Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 

R. — As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and 
ever  shall  be,  world  without  end.  Amen 

The  Pastor,  if  present,  shall  pronounce  the  Bene- 
diction, and  after  a  few  moments  of  silent  prayer  all 
may  retire. 


Member's  Daily  Prayer  for  His  Guild. 

O  Heavenly  Father,  we  pray  Thee  to  bless 
our  Guild,  and  to  keep  from  all  evil  those  who 
are  joined  together  in  this  special  bond  of 
brotherhood  ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
our  Lord.     Amen. 


Collect  for  a  Sewing-School. 

For  the  Sewing-school  the  Service  for  a  Guild,  or  the 
Second  Sunday -School  Service,  may  be  used,  the  fol- 
lowing Collect  being  substituted  for  the  Second  Collect 
in  these  Services. 

Almighty  God,  who  hast  created  us  and  en- 
dowed us  with  powers  that  fit  us  for  usefulness 
in  the  world ;  let  Thy  blessing,  we  beseech 
Thee,  be  given  to  all  those  gathered  in  this 
school.  Grant  them  grace  truly  to  love  Thee, 
and  rightly  to  use  their  time,  talents  and  op- 
portunities, that  by  the  knowledge  and  training 
here  received,  they  may  be  the  better  prepared 
to  discharge  the  duties  of  life,  and  to  be  useful 
in  their  day  and  generation  ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


SEEVICE  FOft  THE  CATECHETICAL  CLASS. 


All  standing,  the  Pastor  shall  lead  and  the  Cate- 
chumens respond  in  the  following  order  : 

Pastor. — In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of 
the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Catechumens.  — Amen. 
P. — I  will  wash  my  hands  in  innocency: 
C. — So  will  I  compass  Thine  altar,  O  Lord. 

The  Pastor  shall  then  say  : 

If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive 
ourselves,  and  the  truth  is  not  in  us  ;  but  if  we 
confess  our  sins,  God  is  faithful  and  just  to  for- 
give us  our  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us  from  all  un- 
righteousness. 

Then  all  unite  in  the  Confession  : 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  God,  our  heav- 
enly Father,  we  confess  that  we  have  sinned 
against  Thee,  in  thought,  in  word,  and  in  deed. 
We  have  come  short  of  Thy  glory.  We  have 
broken  Thy  commandments,  and  turned  aside 
every  one  of  us  from  the  way  of  life,  and  in  us 
there  is  no  health.  Yet,  O  Lord,  for  the  sake 
of  Thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us, 
pardon  our  sins,  and  grant  us  Thy  peace. 
Purify  us,  by  the  inspiration  of  Thy  Holy 
Spirit  from  all  inward  uncleanness  ;  and  make 
us  able  and  willing  to  serve  Thee  in  newness 
of  life,  to  the  glory  of  Thy  holy  Name,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Then  may  the  Pastor  say  : 

Almighty  God,  who  desireth  not  the  death 
of  the  sinner,  but  rather  that  he  may  turn  from 

(48) 


THE   CATECHETICAL   CLASS 


49 


his  way  and  live,  and  who  gave  His  only  Son 
Jesus  Christ  as  a  sacrifice  and  propitiation  for 
the  sins  of  the  whole  world;  have  mercy  upon 
you,  pardon  you,  and  deliver  you  from  your 
sins,  establish  you  in  His  grace,  grant  unto  you 
His  Holy  Spirit,  and  bring  you  to  life  everlast- 
ing, through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

P. — Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

G. — The  Lord's  Name  be  praised. 

Then  shall  be  said  or  chanted  the  Benedic,  Anima 
Mea. 

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P. — Praise  the  Lord,  |  O  •  my  |  soul: 
C. — And  forget  not  |  all  ■  His  |  ben-e-  |  fits; 
P. — Who  forgive^  |  all  ■  thy  |  sins: 
G. — And  healeth  all  |  thine  ■  in-  |  firm-i-  |  ties; 
P. — Who  saveth  thy  life  |  from  ■  de-  |  struction: 
G. — And  crowneth  thee  with  mercy  and  |  lov- 
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|  men. 

A  portion  of  the  Scriptures  may  now  be  read,  or  a 
Hymn  sung,  when,  all  standing,  the  Service  shall  pro- 
ceed in  the  following  order,  all  uniting  in  saying  the 
Creed: 

(4) 


50  SERVICE   FOR  THE 

I  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty, 
Maker  of  heaven  and  earth : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ,  His  only-begotten  Son, 
our  Lord;  who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy 
Ghost,  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary;  suffered  under 
Pontius  Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried; 
He  descended  into  hades;  the  third  day  He  rose 
from  the  dead;  He  ascended  into  heaven,  and 
sitteth  at  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father 
Almighty;  from  thence  He  shall  come  to  judge 
the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  the  holy  catholic 
Church;  the  communion  of  saints;  the  forgive- 
ness of  sins;  the  resurrection  of  the  body,  and 
the  life  everlasting.     Amen. 

P. — Lord,  we  believe. 

C. — Help  Thou,  0  Lord,  our  unbelief. 

P. — The  Lord  be  with  you. 

C—  And  with  Thy  Spirit. 

P. — Let  us  pray. 

O  God,  the  Creator  and  Savior  of  the  world, 
who  hast  made  Thyself  known  in  the  work  of 
man's  redemption,  as  the  mystery  of  the  ever- 
adorable  Trinity,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Three  in  One  and  One  in  Three;  reveal  in  us,  we 
beseech  Thee,  the  full  power  of  this  faith,  into 
which  we  have  been  planted  by  baptism;  that 
being  born  of  water  and  of  the  Spirit,  we  may, 
by  a  life  of  holiness,  be  formed  into  Thine  im- 
age here,  and  rise  to  Thy  blissful  presence  here- 
after :  there  to  join  with  the  song  of  the  seraphim 
in  praising  Thee,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Almighty  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  remem- 
ber in  Thy  great  mercy,  we  beseech  Thee,  these 
Catechumens  and  all  the  Catechumens  through- 
out Thy  whole  Church.     By  Thy  Holy  Spirit 


CATECHETICAL   CLASS.  51 

inwardly  enlighten  and  instruct  them  in  the 
knowledge  of  Thee  and  Divine  things;  open 
their  hearts  to  be  occupied  with  Thy  law  day 
and  night;  confirm  them  in  religion;  unite 
them  more  closely  with  Thyself  and  Thy  flock; 
deliver  them  from  all  evil,  and  give  no  place  for 
the  Adversary  to  get  advantage  against  them. 
Cleanse  them  from  all  pollution  of  flesh  and 
spirit,  and  let  the  indwelling  of  Thy  grace  be 
evermore  their  strength  and  safety.  Prepare 
them  for  the  full  communion  of  Thy  Church 
here,  and  for  Thy  presence  and  glory  in  heaven; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

O  Thou  gracious  Shepherd  of  Israel,  look 
down  in  love  and  pity  on  all  the  members  of 
Thy  universal  flock,  scattered  throughout  the 
world.  Save  them  from  every  sin ;  refresh 
them  with  Thy  heavenly  grace ;  protect  them 
by  Thy  providence,  and  bring  them  safe  to 
everlasting  life;  through  Thy  Name  and  merits, 
O  blessed  Savior,  whom  with  the  Father  and 
the  Holy  Spirit,  we  worship  as  one  God,  world 
without  end.    Amen. 

A  Hymn  may  now  be  sung,  when  the  lesson  in  the 
Catechism  shall  be  recited  and  explained. 


CLOSING  SERVICE. 

All  standing  the  Service  shall  close  in  the  following 
order: 

P. — Jesus  saith,  Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy 
God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul, 
and  wih  all  thy  mind.  This  is  the  first  and 
great  commandment. 

G. — Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline 
our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 


52  THE   CATECHETICAL   CLASS. 

P. — And  the  second  is  like  unto  it:  Thou 
shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself.  On  these 
two  commandments  hang  all  the  law  and  the 
prophets. 

G. — Lord  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  write  all 
Thy  laws  in  our  hearts,  we  beseech  Thee. 

L. — Let  us  pray. 

O  God,  from  whom  all  holy  desires,  all  good 
counsels,  and  all  just  works  do  proceed  ;  give 
unto  Thy  servants  that  peace  which  the  world 
cannot  give,  that  our  hearts  may  be  set  to  obey 
Thy  commandments,  and  that  we  may  follow 
the  example  of  the  Lord  Jesus  in  a  life  of  holy 
obedience  to  Thy  blessed  will ;  and  also  that 
we,  being  defended  from  the  fear  of  our  ene- 
mies, may  by  Thy  protection  pass  our  time  in 
peace  and  quietness  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed 
be  Thy  Name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will 
be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our 
debts,  as  we  forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead  us 
not  into  temptation.  But  deliver  us  from  evil. 
For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and 
the  glory,  forever.     Amen. 

A  Hymn  with  the  Doxology  shall  be  sung,  when  the 
Pastor  shall  pronounce  the  Benediction  : 

The  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
the  love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you  all.     Amen. 

After  a  few  moments  spent  in  silent  prayer^  all 
quietly  retire. 


A  SHORT  CATECHISM  Off  CONFIRMATION/ 


Q.  What  is  Confirmation? 

A.  It  is  a  Sacramental  Rite  of  the  Church. 

Q.  What  is  this  Rite  called  in  Holy  Scripture? 

A.  The  Laying-on  of  hands. 

Q.  Who  instituted  Confirmation? 

A.  The  Apostles  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  under  the 
guidance  of  the  Holy  Spirit.  Acts  vni.  17, 
and  xix.  6. 

Q.  What  does  St.  Paul  call  it? 

A.  One  of  the  principles  of  the  doctrine  of 
Christ.     Heb.  vi.  1,  2. 

Q.  How  is  Confirmation  bestowed? 

A.  By  the  Church,  through  her  Ministers, 
after  the  example  of  the  holy  Apostles,  by  the 
Laying-on  of  hands,  with  prayer. 


Q.  How  many  parts  are  there  in  Confirmation? 

A.  Two:   1.  Our  part.     2.  God's  part. 

Q.  What  is  our  part? 

A.  We  solemnly,  in  the  presence  of  God,  and 
of  His  people,  renew  the  promise  and  vow  of 
our  Baptism: 

1.  To  renounce:  a.    The 'Devil  with  all  his 

ways  and  works;  b.  The  world  with  its 
vain  pomp  and  glory;  c.  The  flesh  with 
all  its  sinful  desires. 

2.  To  believe  all  the  Articles  of  the  Christian 

Faith. 

3.  To  follow  Christ,  and  to  keep  His  com- 

mandments all  the  days  of  our  life. 
Q.  Do  we,  then,  in  Confirmation,   lay  our- 
selves under  a  new  obligation  ? 

*In  this  Catechism,  and  the  Rules  for  the  Con- 
firmed, the  order,  and  to  some  extent,  the  language, 
of  a  Tract  on  the  same  subject,  has  heen  adopted. 

153) 


54  CATECHISM  ON   CONFIRMATION. 

A.  No;  we  solemnly  acknowledge  and  con- 
firm the  obligation  that  lies  upon  us  already 
by  our  Baptism. 

Q.  Are  all  the  baptized,  whether  confirmed 
or  not,  bound  to  keep  the  vows  and  promise  of 
their  Baptism? 

A.  Yes;  and  they  should  earnestly  desire  the 
blessing  of  Confirmation  to  help  them  to  fulfill 
these  vows.  

Q.  What  is  God's  part  in  Confirmation? 

A.  God  answers  our  act  with  a  special  bless- 
ing; confirms  us  in  His  covenant  of  grace;  and 
gives  us  in  larger  measure  His  Holy  Spirit,  by 
whose  help  alone  we  can  fulfill  our  vows  by 
leading  holy  and  obedient  lives. 

Q.  What,  then,  is  the  grace  of  Confirmation? 

A.  It  is  the  gift  of  spiritual  strength,  to  enable 
us  to  fight  against  sin,  the  world,  the  flesh,  and 
the  Devil,  and  to  follow  our  Blessed  Lord 
without  shame  all  the  days  of  our  life. 


Q.  What  is  required  of  persons  coming  to 
Confirmation? 

A.  That  they  should  be  able  to  say  the  Lord's 
Prayer,  the  Apostle's  Creed,  and  the  Ten  Com- 
mandments; and  further,  be  instructed  in  all 
things  which  a  Christian  ought  to  know,  believe 
and  practice  to  God's  glory  and  his  own  salva- 
tion. 

Q.  What  still  further  is  required  of  candi- 
dates for  Confirmation? 

A.  They  should  humbly,  with  prayer,  ex- 
amine themselves;  be  in  earnest  in  giving  them- 
selves up  to  God  with  a  whole  heart;  sincerely 
purpose  to  love  and  obey,  serve  and  trust  Him, 
to  their  life's  end;  and  then,  with  thanksgiving 
and  joy  for  this  gracious  privilege,  come  and  be 
confirmed  in  God's  covenant  of  salvation. 


CATECHISM  ON   CONFIRMATION.  55 

Q.  After  Confirmation  what  other  and  greater 
blessing  has  the  Church  for  us  ? 

A.  The  sacrament  of  the  Body  and  Blood  of 
the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  called  also  the  Lord's 
Supper,  the  Holy  Communion,  and  the  Eucha- 
rist. 

Q.  What  is  the  blessing  of  the  Lord's  Supper? 

A.  Christ  gives  Himself  to  be  our  Food,  to 
nourish,  strengthen  and  refresh  our  souls  to 
everlasting  life. 

Q.  How  should  we  come  to  this  Holy  Supper? 

A.  After  self-examinaton  ;  with  penitence  for 
sin  ;  with  the  sincere  desire  and  purpose  of  for- 
saking all  sin ;  with  faith  ;  and  with  thanks- 
giving for  this  blessed  privilege. 

Q.  How  often  should  we  come  to  the  Holy 
Communion? 

A.  As  often  as  it  is  celebrated  ;  and  nothing, 
except  sickness,  or  circumstances  beyond  our 
control  should  be  allowed  to  prevent  us  from 
attending. 

Q.  How  should  the  bread  and  wine  be  re- 
ceived? 

A.  Reverently  and  with  care,  receiving  the 
bread  from  the  minister,  not  with  the  fingers, 
but  allowing  him  to  place  it  in  the  palm  of  the 
hand,  the  hand  being  ungloved. 


Q.  Do  we,  if  not  confirmed  in  childhood,  ever 
become  too  old  to  receive  this  blessing  ? 

A.  All  ought  to  prepare  for  Confirmation  as 
early  in  life  as  possible  ;  but  none  are  too  old  to 
receive  grace,  to  obtain  God's  blessing,  to  do 
His  will. 

Q.  What  are  some  of  the  duties  of  the  Con- 
firmed? 


36  RULES   FOR   THE   CONFIRMED. 

A.  To  attend  regularly  all  the  services ;  to 
take  an  interest  in  all  Church  meetings  for 
business  ;  to  contribute  as  God  has  prospered 
them  for  the  support  of  the  Gospel ;  to  engage 
cheerfully  in  Sunday-school  and  other  Church- 
work  ;  to  defend  the  good  name  of  the  Church, 
her  officers  and  members  ;  to  promote  the  wel- 
fare of  fellow-Christians  ;  and  to  labor  for  the 
salvation  of  those  who  obey  not  Christ. 


O  Lord,  give  me  power  publicly  to  own  and 
accept  for  myself  Thy  covenant  of  salvation 
made  with  me  in  the  sacrament  of  Baptism  ; 
and  grant  that  being  fully  and  formally  conse- 
crated to  Thy  service,  I  may  be  kept  faithful  in 
the  same,  and  be  fruitful  in  good  works,  all 
the  days  of  my  life  ;  for  Jesus  Christ,  my 
Savior's  sake.     Amen. 


RUL.ES  for  the  confirmed. 

1.  Remember  that  you  are  not  your  own, 
but  God's — God's  by  creation,  by  redemption 
through  His  dear  Son,  by  sanctification  through 
the  gift  of  His  Holy  Spirit, 

2.  Remember  that  in  Holy  Baptism  you  were 
made  God's  child,  a  member  of  Christ,  and  an 
heir  of  everlasting  life. 

3.  Remember  always  the  vows  of  Baptism, 
and  that  in  Confirmation  you  renewed  for  your- 
self the  vows  and  promises  made  at  your  Bap- 
tism, and  that  God  confirmed  you  by  giving 
you  in  larger  measure  His  Holy  Spirit,  to  be 
always  your  Comforter  and  Guide. 

Remembering  these  things,  try  to  live  every 
day  as  one  ought  to  live  who  is  a  member  of 


RULES   FOR   THE   CONFIRMED.  57 

Christ,   God's  child,   and  an  inheritor  of  the 
kingdom  of  heaven. 

4.  Pray  daily — morning  and  evening,  and  in 
every  moment  of  need  and  trial.  Pray  also  for 
your  friends,  your  Pastor  and  your  Church,  and 
all  God's  people;  and  the  spread  of  His  kingdom. 

5.  Read,  study  the  Bible,  every  day,  and  try 
to  live  up  to  its  teachings. 

6.  Think  over  your  life  every  night.  If  you 
have  fallen  into  sin,  repent,  and  ask  God's  for- 
givenesss,  and  His  grace  to  keep  you  from 
falling  into  sin  in  the  same  way  again. 

7.  Remember  the  Lord's  Day  to  keep  it  holy. 
Attend  all  the  services  of  your  Church.  Ex- 
cept from  sickness  never  be  absent  from  the 
Holy  Communion.  Prepare  for  this  service  be- 
forehand ;  and  give  thanks  afterwards. 

8.  Except  on  some  special  occasion,  and  for 
special  reasons,  never  attend  any  other  service 
than  that  of  your  own  Church.  Be  loyal  to 
your  Church ;  study  its  organization,  history, 
spirit  and  usages ;  give  as  you  can  for  its  sup- 
port ;  uphold  its  good  name  ;  be  helpful  to  its 
members  ;  be  an  earnest  and  active,  patient  and 
persevering  worker. 

9.  Avoid  bad  company.  Never  go  to  any 
place  where  you  may  be  tempted  to  do  wrong, 
or  you  would  be  ashamed  for  your  Savior  to 
see  you.  Be  true  to  Christ  in  word  and  deed. 
Win  your  companions  to  obey  Christ  to  their 
eternal  salvation. 

10.  If  you  have  got  wrong,  confess  it,  and 
get  right  as  soon  as  you  can.  Pray  to  God  for 
help.  If  you  want  advice,  do  not  be  afraid  to 
go  and  ask  your  own  Pastor. 

11.  Never  be  out  of  heart  when  you  have 
done  wrong.    The  Lord  will  forgive  you  if  you 


58  RULES  FOR  TfiE   CONFIRMED. 


are  really  sorry.  Never  be  over-confident  when 
you  have  done  right.  You  may  fall  next  time. 
12.  Think  often  of  the  four  last  things — 
Death,  Judgment,  Heaven  and  Hell.  That  will 
help  you  to  be  earnest.  Think  often  of  God's 
goodness.  That  will  make  you  love  him.  And 
if  you  love  him  you  will  delight  to  do  His  com- 
mandments. 

He  that  endureth  to  the  end  the  same  shall  be  saved. 

O  Very  God  of  Peace,  sanctify  me  wholly  ; 
and,  I  pray  Thee,  preserve  me  in  spirit,  and 
soul,  and  body,  blameless  unto  the  coming  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,     Amen. 


PRAYER  IN  CHURCH  BEFORE  SERVICE. 

Lord,  Thou  art  in  Thy  holy  temple,  and  I 
have  come  into  Thy  presence  to  worship  Thee. 
Teach  me  to  pray  to  Thee,  and  to  understand 
Thy  Word.  Give  me  grace  to  join  fervently  in 
all  the  services,  and  to  present  unto  Thee  an 
acceptable  sacrifice,  and  worthily  magnify  Thy 
holy  Name.  Grant  this  for  Jesus  Christ's 
sake.     Amen. 


PRATER  IN  CHURCH  AFTER  SERVICE. 

O  Lord,  it  has  been  good  to  be  here.  Bless 
the  service  in  which  we  have  engaged  to  my 
good  and  the  good  of  all  here  present.  May 
Thy  precious  truth  be  grafted  inwardly  in  our 
hearts,  and  bring  forth  in  us  the  fruit  of  good 
living,  to  the  praise  of  Thy  holy  Name; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


FAMILY  PRAYER. 


The  family  being  assembled,  after  a  portion  of  Holy 
Scripture  has  been  read,  all  devoutly  kneel  in  prayer. 
It  is  recommended,  when  it  can  be  done,  particularly 
on  the  Lord's  Day,  that  the  First  or  Second  Sunday- 
School  Service  be  used,  substituting  these  prayers  for 
those  in  the  Service  : 

Morning  Prayer. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  in  whom  we 
live,  and  move,  and  have  our  being,  we  Thy 
needy  creatures  render  thanks  unto  Thee  for 
Thy  kind  care  over  us  from  the  beginning  of 
our  lives  unto  this  day,  and  especially  during 
the  night  that  is  past.  Since  of  Thy  great 
mercy  another  day  is  added  to  our  lives,  we 
once  more  dedicate  ourselves  in  soul  and  body 
to  Thee  and  Thy  service,  in  a  sober,  righteous 
and  godly  life :  in  which  resolution,  do  Thou, 
O  merciful  God,  confirm  and  strengthen  us, 
that  as  we  grow  in  age,  we  may  grow  in  grace 
and  in  the  knowledge  of  our  Lord  and  Savior 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

But,  O  God,  who  knowest  the  weakness  and 
corruption  of  our  nature,  and  the  manifold 
temptations  which  we  daily  meet  with ;  we 
humbly  beseech  Thee  to  have  compassion  on 
our  infirmities,  and  to  give  us  the  constant  as- 
sistance of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  be 
effectually  restrained  from  sin,  and  excited  to 
our  duty.  Imprint  upon  our  hearts  such  a 
dread  of  Thy  judgments,  and  such  a  grateful 
sense  of  Thy  goodness  to  us,  as  may  make  us 
both  afraid  and  ashamed  to  offend  Thee.  And, 
above  all,  keep  in  our  minds  a  lively  remem- 
brance of  that  great  day,  in  which  we  must 
give  a  strict  account  of  our  thoughts,  words, 

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60  FAMILY  PRAYER. 


and  actions  ;  and  according  to  the  works  done 
in  the  body,  be  eternally  rewarded  or  punished, 
by  Him  whom  Thou  hast  appointed  the  Judge 
of  the  quick  and  the  dead,  Thy  Son,  Jesus 
Christ,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

In  particular,  we  implore  Thy  grace  and 
protection  for  the  ensuing  day.  Keep  us  tem- 
perate in  our  meats  and  drinks,  and  diligent  in 
our  several  callings.  Grant  us  patience  under 
any  afflictions  Thou  shalt  see  fit  to  lay  on  us, 
and  minds  always  contented  with  our  present 
condition.  Give  us  grace  to  be  just  and  up- 
right in  all  our  dealings  ;  quiet  and  peaceable ; 
full  of  compassion  ;  and  ready  to  do  good  to  all 
men,  according  to  our  abilities  and  opportuni- 
ties. Direct  us  in  all  our  ways,  and  prosper 
the  works  of  our  hands.  Defend  us  from  all 
dangers  and  adversities ;  and  be  graciously 
pleased  to  take  us,  and  all  things  belonging  to 
us,  under  thy  Fatherly  care  and  protection. 
These  things,  and  whatever  else  Thou  shalt  see 
necessary  and  convenient  to  us,  we  humbly 
beg,  through  the  merits  and  mediation  of  Thy 
Son,  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord  and  Savior.    Amen. 

Except  on  the  LoroVs  Day,  the  following  Collect 
shal'  be  omitted. 

O  Lord  our  God,  let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  accom- 
pany us  to  the  place  of  Thy  public  worship, 
making  us  serious  and  attentive,  and  raising 
our  minds  from  the  thoughts  of  this  world  to 
the  consideration  of  the  next,  that  we  may  fer- 
vently join  in  the  prayers  and  praises  of  Thy 
Church,  and  listen  to  our  duty  with  honest 
hearts  in  order  to  practice  it.  And  let  Thy 
blessing,  we  pray  Thee,  be  upon  all  Thy  peo- 
ple, that  they  may  be  comforted  and  confirmed 
in  their  faith,  and  truly  and  gladly  serve  Thee, 


FAMILY   PRAYER.  61 

and  worthily  magnify  Thy  holy  Name  ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  etc. 

Evening  Prayer. 

Almighty  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  and  through  Him  our  Father,  and  the 
Source  of  all  our  mercies,  blessed  be  Thy  Name 
for  Thy  gracious  protection  this  day.  Thy 
goodness  is  new  every  morning  and  Thy  faith- 
fulness every  night.  Accept,  we  beseech  Thee, 
our  thaksgiving  for  all  Thy  mercies  and  favors 
bestowed  upon  us,  and  be  pleased  to  look  upon 
us  in  mercy  and  forgive  the  shortcomings  and 
sins  of  Thy  servants,  for  the  sake  of  Thy  Son, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

O  Lord,  our  Heavenly  Father,  we  beseech 
Thee,  look  graciously  upon  Thy  servants. 
Bless  us  in  body  and  soul,  in  basket  and  store, 
in  our  going  out  and  coming  in,  and  in  all  that 
concerns  us.  Especially  bless  us  with  all  spirit- 
ual blesssings.  Help  us  in  all  things  to  put  our 
firm  trust  and  confidence  in  Thee.  Fill  our 
hearts  with  love  to  Thee  and  charity  towards 
our  fellow-men,  and  grant  us  a  sure  and  joyful 
hope  of  everlasting  life,  through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

Accept,  O  Lord,  our  intercessions  for  all 
mankind.  Let  the  light  of  Thy  Gospel  shine 
upon  all  nations ;  and  may  as  many  as  have  re- 
ceived it,  live  as  becomes  it.  Be  gracious  unto 
Thy  Church  ;  and  grant  that  every  member  of 
the  same,  in  his  vocation  and  ministry,  may 
serve  Thee  faithfully.  Bless  all  in  authority 
over  us  ;  and  so  rule  their  hearts  and  strengthen 
their  hands,  that  they  may  punish  wickedness 
and  vice,  and  maintain  Thy  true  religion  and 


62  FAMILY   PRAYER. 


virtue.  Send  down  Thy  blessings,  temporal 
and  spiritual  upon  all  our  kindred,  friends  and 
neighbors.  Reward  all  who  have  done  us  good, 
and  pardon  all  those  who  have  done  or  wish  us 
evil,  and  give  them  repentance  and  better 
minds.  Be  merciful  to  all  who  are  in  any- 
trouble  ;  and  do  Thou,  the  God  of  pity,  admin- 
ister to  them  according  to  their  several  necessi- 
ties, for  His  sake  who  went  about  doing  good, 
Thy  Son,  our  Savior,  Jesus  Christ,     Amen. 

O  Lord,  we  now  commit  ourselves  to  Thy 
watchful  care  during  the  night.  Make  us  to 
rest  in  safety  and  to  be  quiet  from  fear  of  evil. 
Let  our  thoughts  be  serious  and  devout  when 
we  lie  down  ;  and  when  we  awake  may  we  be 
still  with  Thee.  O  Thou  Keeper  of  Israel,  who 
dost  neither  slumber  nor  sleep,  be  Thou  ever- 
more our  guardian ;  and  when  we  lie  down  in 
the  grave,  be  Thou  the  comfort  and  strength 
of  our  hearts,  and  our  portion  forever  ;  through 
the  abounding  mercy  of  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  etc. 


PRAYERS  FOR  THE  SICK  AND  APPLIOTED. 

Prayer  for  a  Sick  Child. 

Almighty  God,  and  merciful  Father,  to 
whom  alone  belong  the  issues  of  life  and  death; 
look  down  from  heaven,  we  humbly  beseech 
Thee,  with  the  eyes  of  mercy,  upon  the  sick 
child  for  whom  our  prayers  are  desired.  De- 
liver him,  O  Lord,  in  Thy  good  appointed  time, 
from  his  bodily  pain,  and  visit  him  with  Thy 
salvation;  that  if  it  should  be  Thy  good  pleas- 
ure to  prolong  his  days  here  on  earth,  he  may 
live  to  Thee,  and  be  an  instrument  of  Thy  glory, 
by  serving  Thee  faithfully,  and  doing  good  in 


FOR  THE   SICK  AND  AFFLICTED.  63 

Ms  generation:  or  else  receive  Mm  into  those 
heavenly  habitations,  where  the  souls  of  those 
who  sleep  in  the  Lord  Jesus  enjoy  perpetual  rest 
and  felicity.  Grant  this,  O  Lord,  for  the  love 
of  Thy  Son,  our  Savior,  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 
Prayer  for  a  Sick  Person. 

0  Father  of  mercies,  and  God  of  all  com- 
fort, our  only  help  in  time  of  need;  look  down 
from  heaven,  we  humbly  beseech  Thee,  behold, 
visit,  and  relieve  Thy  sick  servant,  for  whom  our 
prayers  are  desired.  Look  upon  Mm  with  the 
eyes  of  Thy  mercy;  comfort  Mm  with  a  sense 
of  Thy  goodness;  preserve  Mm  from  the  temp- 
tations of  the  enemy;  give  Mm  patience  under 
Ms  affliction;  and,  in  Thy  good  time,  restore  Mm 
to  health,  and  enable  Mm  to  lead  the  residue  of 
Ms  life  in  Thy  fear,  and  to  Thy  glory:  or  else 
give  Mm  grace  to  so  take  Thy  visitation,  that, 
after  this  painful  life  is  ended,  he  may  dwell 
with  Thee  in  life  everlasting;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Prayer  for  a  Person  Under  Affliction. 

0  merciful  God  and  heavenly  Father,  who 
hast  taught  us  in  Thy  holy  Word,  that  Thou 
dost  not  willingly  afflict  or  grieve  the  children 
of  men;  look  with  pity,  we  beseech  Thee,  upon 
the  sorrows  of  Thy  servant,  for  whom  our  pray- 
ers are  desired.  In  Thy  wisdom  Thou  hast 
seen  fit  to  visit  Mm  with  trouble,  and  to  bring 
distress  upon  Mm.  Remember  Mm,  O  Lord,  in 
Thy  mercy;  sanctify  Thy  Fatherly  correction  to 
Mm;  endue  Ms  soul  with  patience  under  Ms 
affliction,  and  with  resignation  to  Thy  blessed 
will:  comfort  Mm  with  a  sense  of  Thy  good- 
ness; lift  up  Thy  countenance  upon  Mm,  and 
give  Mm  peace;  through.  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


THE  LITANY. 


Leader. — O  God,  the  Father  in  heaven;  have 
mercy  upon  us. 

Response. — Have  mercy  upon  us. 

L. — O  God,  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world;, 
have  mercy  upon  us. 

R. — Have  mercy  upon  us. 

L. — O  God,  the  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from 
the  Father  and  the  Son;  have  mercy  upon  us. 

R. — Have  mercy  upon  us. 

L. — O  holy,  blessed,  and  glorious  Trinity, 
three  Persons  and  one  God;  have  mercy  upon  us. 

R. — Have  mercy  upon  us. 

L. — Remember  not,  Lord,  our  offences,  nor 
the  offences  of  our  forefathers;  neither  take 
Thou  vengeance  of  our  sins:  spare  us,  good 
Lord,  spare  Thy  people,  whom  Thou  hast  re- 
deemed with  Thy  most  precious  blood,  and  be 
not  angry  with  us  forever. 

R. — Spare  us,  good  Lord. 

L.  —  From  all  evil  and  harm;  from  the  power 
of  sin,  and  the  snares  of  the  devil;  from  Thy 
wrath,  and  from  everlasting  damnation; 

R. — Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

L. — From  all  blindness  of  heart;  from  pride, 
vain-glory,  and  hypocrisy;  from  envy,  hatred, 
and  malice,  and  all  uncharitableness; 

R. — Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

L. — From  all  impure  lusts  and  desire;  and 
from  all  the  deceits  of  the  world,  the  flesh  and 
the  devil; 

R. — Good  Lord  deliver  us. 

L. — From  lightning,  tempest,  and  earth- 
quake; from  plague,  pestilence,  and  famine; 
from  all  disasters  by  land  and  by  water;  from 
battle  and  murder,  and  from  sudden  death; 

(64) 


THE   LITANY.  65 


R. — Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

L. — From  tumult  and  riot ;  from  sedition  and 
rebellion  ;  from  heresy  and  schism  ;  from  hard- 
ness of  heart,  and  contempt  of  Thy  word  and 
authority ; 

R. — Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

L. — By  the  mystery  of  Thy  holy  incarnation; 
by  Thy  holy  nativity  and  circumcision  ;  by  Thy 
baptism,  fasting  and  temptation ; 

R  — Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

L. — By  Thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat ;  by 
Thy  cross  and  passion  ;  by  Thy  precious  death 
and  burial;  by  Thy  glorious  resurrection  and  as- 
cension ;  and  by  the  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost; 

R. — Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

L. — In  all  time  of  our  tribulation ;  in  all  time 
of  our  wealth  ;  in  the  hour  of  death,  and  in  the 
day  of  judgment ; 

R. — Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

L. — "We  sinners  do  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us, 
O  Lord. 

R. — Son  of  God,  we  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us. 

L. — That  it  may  please  Thee  to  keep  us  in  all 
time  of  temptation  and  heaviness  ;  to  comfort 
and  help  all  the  weak-hearted  ;  to  raise  up  them 
that  fall,  and  finally  to  beat  down  Satan  under 
our  feet ; 

R. — We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  O  Lord. 

L. — That  it  may  please  Thee  to  succor,  help, 
and  comfort  all  that  are  in  danger,  necessity 
and  tribulation ; 

R. — We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  O  Lord. 

L. — That  it  may  please  Thee  to  preserve  all 
travelers  and  strangers,  all"  women  in  the  perils 
of  childbirth,  all  sick  persons,  and  all  young 
children,  and  to  show  Thy  pity  upon  all  pris- 
oners and  captives  \ 

(5) 


66  THE   LITANY. 


B. — We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  0  Lord. 

L. — That  it  may  please  Thee  to  defend  and 
provide  for  the  fatherless  children,  and  widows, 
and  all  that  are  desolate  and  oppressed  ; 

B. — We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  O  Lord. 

L. — That  it  may  please  Thee  to  have  mercy 
upon  all  men  ; 

B. — We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  0  Lord. 

L. — O  Son  of  God,  Redeemer  of  the  world  ; 

B. — Have  mercy  upon  us. 

L. — O  Lamb  of  God  that  takest  away  the  sin 
of  the  world ; 

B. — Have  mercy  upon  us. 

L. — O  Lamb  of  God  that  takest  away  the  sin 
of  the  world  ; 

B.— Grant  us  Thy  peace. 

O  God,  merciful  Father,  who  despisest  not 
the  sighing  of  the  contrite,  nor  rejectest  the  de- 
sire of  the  sorrowful ;  be  favorable  to  our 
prayers  which  in  our  afflictions  that  continually 
oppress  us,  we  pour  out  before  Thee  ;  and  gra- 
ciously hear  them,  that  those  things  which  the 
craft  of  the  devil  or  man  worketh  against  us, 
may  be  brought  to  naught,  and  by  the  counsel 
of  Thy  goodness  be  dispersed ;  so  that  being 
hurt  by  no  persections,  we  may  evermore  give 
thanks  unto  Thee  in  Thy  holy  Church,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

O  God,  from  whom  all  holy  desires,  all  good 
counsels,  and  all  just  works  do  proceed ;  give 
unto  Thy  servants  that  peace  which  the  World 
cannot  give ;  that  our  hearts  may  be  set  to  obey 
Thy  commandments,  and  also  that  we,  being 
defended  from  the  fear  of  our  enemies,  may  by 
Thy  protection  pass  our  time  in  peace  and  quiet- 
ness, through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


HYMNAL. 


The  *  the  \  and  the  |]  indicate  respectively  "Hymns 
and  Carols,"  "  Prayer  Book  and  Hymnal,"  and 
"The  Reformed  Church  Hymnal,"  as  containing 
Tunes  appropriate  to  the  Hymns  thus  marked. 


ADVENT. 

.  *  f  ||  8s  and  7s. 

HAIL  !  Thou  long  expected  Jesus, 
Born  to  set  Thy  people  free  ; 
From  our  fears  and  sins  release  us  ; 
Let  us  find  our  rest  in  Thee. 

2.  Israel's  strength  and  consolation, 

Hope  of  all  the  earth  Thou  art ; 
Long  desired  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  waiting  heart. 

3.  Born  Thy  people  to  deliver, 

Born  a  child,  yet  God  our  King, 
Born  to  reign  in  us  for  ever, 
Now  Thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 

4.  By  Thine  own  eternal  Spirit 

Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone  ; 
By  Thine  all-sufficient  merit 
Raise  us  to  Thy  glorious  throne.     Amen. 


f  ||  8s,  7s  and  4. 

LO,  He  comes  with  clouds  descending, 
■  Once  for  favored  sinners  slain  ; 
Thousand  thousand  saints  attending 
Swell  the  triumph  of  His  train  : 

Alleluia  ! 
Christ  the  Lord  returns  to  reign. 
(67j 


ADVENT. 


2.  Every  eye  shall  now  behold  Him, 

Robed  in  dreadful  majesty  ; 
Those  who  set  at  naught  and  sold  Him, 
Pierced,  and  nail'd  Him  to  the  tree, 

Deeply  wailing, 
Shall  the  true  Messiah  see. 

3.  Every  island,  sea  and  mountain, 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  flee  away  ; 
All  who  hate  Him  must,  confounded, 

Hear  the  trump  proclaim  the  day ; 
Come  to  judgment, 
Come  to  judgment,  come  away. 

4.  Now  redemption,  long  expected, 

See  in  solemn  pomp  appear  ; 
All  His  saints  by  men  rejected, 
Now  shall  meet  Him  in  the  air. 

Alleluia  ! 
See  the  day  of  God  appear. 

5.  Yea,  Amen  !  let  all  adore  Thee, 

High  on  Thine  eternal  Throne ; 
Savior,  take  the  power  and  glory, 
Claim  the  kingdom  for  Thine  own. 

Oh  come  quickly, 
Alleluia  !  Come,  Lord,  come.     Amen. 


3t 


THY  kingdom  come,  O  God, 
Thy  reign,  O  Christ,  begin  ; 
Break  with  Thine  iron  rod 
The  tyrannies  of  sin. 

2.  Where  is  Thy  rule  of  peace, 
And  purity,  and  love  ? 
When  shall  all  hatred  cease, 
As  in  the  realms  above  ? 


ADVENT.  69 


3.  We  pray  Thee  Lord,  arise, 

And  come  in  Thy  great  might ; 
Revive  our  longing  eyes, 

Which  languish  for  Thy  sight. 

4.  O'er  heathen  lands  afar 

Thick  darkness  broodeth  yet : 
Arise,  O  morning  Star, 
Arise,  and  never  set.     Amen. 


*  -j-  ||  7s  and  6s.  D. 

REJOICE,  all  ye  believers  ! 
And  let  your  lights  appear ; 
The  evening  is  advancing, 

And  darker  night  is  near ; 
The  Bridegroom  is  arising, 

And  soon  He  draweth  nigh  ; 
Up  !  Pray,  and  watch,  and  wrestle ; 
At  midnight  comes  the  cry. 

2.  The  watchers  on  the  mountain 

Proclaim  the  Bridegroom  near  ; 
Go  meet  Him  as  He  cometh, 

With  hallelujahs  clear ; 
The  marriage-feast  is  waiting, 

The  gates  wide  open  stand  ; 
Up  !  up  !  ye  heirs  of  glory, 

The  Bridgroom  is  at  hand. 

3.  Our  Hope  and  Expectation, 

O  Jesus  !  now  appear  ; 
Arise,  Thou  Sun  so  longed  for, 

O'er  this  benighted  sphere : 
With  hearts  and  hands  uplifted, 

We  plead,  O  Lord  !  to  see 
The  day  of  earth's  redemption, 

That  brings  us  unto  Thee.     Amen. 


70  ADVENT. 


>*tll  ?S- 

WATCHMAN,  tell  us  of  the  night, 
What  its  signs  of  promise  are  ? 
Traveler,  o'er  yon  mountain's  height, 

See  that  glory-beaming  star. 
Watchman,  does  its  beauteous  ray- 
Aught  of  hope  or  joy  foretell  ? 
Traveler,  yes ;  it  brings  the  day, 
Promised  day  of  Israel. 

2.  Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night, 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends. 
Traveler,  blessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portends. 
Watchman,  will  its  beams  alone, 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth? 
Traveler,  ages  are  its  own, 

See,  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 

3.  Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night, 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn. 
Traveler,  darkness  takes  its  flight ; 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn. 
Watchman,  let  thy  wanderings  cease  ; 

Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home. 
Traveler,  lo  !  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Lo  !  the  Son  of  God  is  come  !    Amen. 


6  *  f  II      "  c-  M- 

HARK,  the  glad  sound !  the  Savior  comes! 
The  Savior  promis'd  long  ! 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2.    On  Him  the  Spirit,  largely  pour'd, 
Exerts  its  sacred  fire  ; 
Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love, 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 


CHRISTMAS.  71 


He  comes  the  pris'ners  to  release 

In  Satan's  bondage  held  ; 
The  gates  of  brass  before  Him  burst, 

The  iron  fetters  yield. 

He  comes  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure, 
And  with  His  righteousness  and  grace, 

T'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace, 
Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim, 

And  heav'ns  eternal  arches  ring 
With  Thy  beloved  name.     Amen. 


CHRISTMAS. 


7  *  i  us. 

COME    hither,    ye    faithful,    triumphatly 
sing  : 
Come  see  in  the  manger  the  angels'  dread 

King ! 
To  Bethlehem  hasten  with  joyful  accord ; 
||  :  Oh  come  ye,  come  hither,  :  ||  to  worship 
the  Lord  ! 

2.  True  Son  of  the  Father,  He  comes  from  the 

skies ; 
To  be  bom  of  a  virgin  He  does  not  despise  ; 
To  Bethlehem  hasten  with  joyful  accord ; 
||  :  Oh  come  ye,  come  hither,  :  ||  to  worship 
the  Lord  ! 

3.  Hark,  hark  to  the   angels,   all  singing   in 

heaven, 
"  To  God  in  the  highest  all  glory  be  given!" 


72  CHRISTMAS. 


To  Bethlehem  hasten  with  joyful  accord  ; 
||  :  0   come  ye,   come   hither,  :  |  to  worship 
the  Lord  ! 

To  Thee,   then,  O  Jesus,  this  day  of  Thy 

birth, 
Be  glory  aud   honor  through  heaven  and 

earth, 
True  Godhead  incarnate!  omnipotent  Word ! 
I :  Oh  come,  let  us  hasten  :  |  to  worship  the 
Lord  ! 

Amen. 


8  *  ||  *  C.  M. 

JOY  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come, 
Let  earth  receive  her  King  ; 
Let  ev'ry  heart  prepare  Him  room, 
And  heav'n  and  nature  sing. 

2.  Joy  to  the  earth,  the  Savior  reigns, 

Let  men  their  songs  employ  ; 
While  fields  and  floods,    rocks,    hills   and 
plains, 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3.  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground  ; 
He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found.     Amen. 


9*tll 

HARK  !  the  herald  angels  sing, 
"Glory  to  the  new-born  King  ; 
Peace  on  earth  and  mercy  mild  ! 
God  and  sinners  reconciled  ! 
Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise, 
Join  the  triumphs  of  the  skies ; 


7s. 


CHRISTMAS.  73 


"With  th'  angelic  hosts  proclaim, 
Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem." 

Hark  !  the  herald  angels  sing, 
"  Glory  to  the  new-born  King." 

Hail,  the  heavenly  Prince  of  Peace  ! 
Hail,  the  Sun  of  righteousness  ! 
Light  and  life  to  all  He  brings, 
Risen  with  healing  in  His  wings. 
Mild,  He  lays  His  glory  by, 
Born  that  man  no  more  may  die, 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth, 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 
Hark !  etc.     Amen. 


*  f  ||  8s  and  7s. 

HARK  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices, 
Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies  ? 
Lo  !  th'  angelic  host  rejoices, 
Heav'nly  hallelujahs  rise. 

Listen  to  the  wondrous  story, 
Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  joy  ; 

"Glory  in  the  highest,  glory  ! 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high  ! 

"Peace  on  earth,  good  will  from  heaven, 
Reaching  far  as  man  is  found  ; 

Souls  redeemed,  and  sins  forgiven, 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

"Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed  ; 

Heav'n  and  earth  His  praises  sing  ! 
O  receive  whom  God  appointed 

For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 

"  Hasten,  mortals,  to  adore  Him  ; 

Learn  His  name  and  taste  His  joy, 
Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  Him, 

Glory  be  to  God  most  high  !"     Amen. 


74  CHEISTMAS. 


11* 

WHAT  child  is  this,  who,  laid  to  rest, 
On  Mary's  lap  is  sleeping? 
Whom  angels  greet  with  anthems  sweet, 

While  shepherds  watch  are  keeping  ? 
This,  this  is  Christ  the  King, 

Whom  shepherds  guard  and  angels  sing 
Haste,  haste  to  bring  Him  laud, 
The  Babe,  the  Son  of  Mary. 

2.  Why  lies  He  in  such  mean  estate, 

Where  ox  and  ass  are  feeding  ? 
Good  Christian,  fear  ;  for  simmers  here 

The  silent  Word  is  pleading  ; 
Nails,  spear,  shall  pierce  Him  through, 

The  cross  be  borne  for  me,  for  you  ; 
Hail,  hail,  the  Word  made  flesh, 
The  Babe,  the  Son  of  Mary. 

3.  So  bring  Him  incense,  gold  and  myrrh, 

Come  peasant,  king,  to  own  Him  : 
The  King  of  kings  salvation  brings, 

Let  loving  hearts  enthrone  Him. 
Raise,  raise,  the  song  on  high, 

The  Virgin  sings  her  lullaby  ; 
Joy,  joy,  for  Christ  is  born, 

The  Babe,  the  Son  of  Mary.     Amen. 


12  *  f  II  8s>  7s  and  4- 

ANGELS  from  the  realms  of  glory, 
Wing  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth  ; 
Ye  who  sang  creation's  story, 
Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth. 

Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

2.   Shepherds  in  the  field  abiding, 

Watching  o'er  your  flocks  by  night, 


CHRISTMAS.  75 


God  with  man  is  now  residing  : 
Yonder  shines  the  infant-light. 

Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

3.    Saints  before  the  altar  bending, 

Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear, 
Suddenly  the  Lord,  descending, 
In  His  temple  shall  appear. 

Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

Amen. 


LITTLE  children,  can  you  tell, 
Do  you  know  the  story  well, 
Ev'ry  girl  and  ev'ry  boy, 
Why  the  angels  sing  for  joy 
On  the  Christmas  morning  ? 

2.  Yes,  we  know  the  story  well ; 
Listen  now  and  hear  us  tell, 
Ev'ry  girl  and  ev'ry  boy, 
Why  the  angels  sing  for  joy 

On  the  Christmas  morning. 

3.  Shepherds  sat  upon  the  ground, 
Fleecy  flocks  were  scattered  round, 
When  a  brightness  filled  the  sky, 
And  a  voice  was  heard  on  High 

On  the  Christmas  morning. 

4.  "Joy  and  peace  !"  the  angels  sang ; 
Far  the  pleasant  echoes  rang  ; 
"Peace  on  earth,  to  men  good-will !" 
Hark  !  the  angels  sing  it  still 

On  the  Christmas  morning. 

5.  For  a  little  Babe  that  day, 
Cradled  in  a  manger  lay, 


76  CHRISTMAS. 


Born  on  earth  our  Lord  to  be  ; 

This  the  wondering  angels  see 

On  the  Christmas  morning. 

6.  Joy  our  little  hearts  shall  fill, 
Peace  and  love  and  all  good-will ; 
This  fair  Babe  of  Bethlehem 
Children  loves,  and  blesses  them 
On  the  Christmas  morning.     Amen. 


14  *  t  II  c-  M- 

WHILE  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by 
night, 
All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2.  "Fear  not,"  said  he,  for  mighty  dread 

Had  seized  their  troubled  mind  ; 
"  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

3.  To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day, 

Is  born  of  David's  line, 
The  Savior,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord, 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign  : 

4.  "The  heavenly  Babe  you  there  shall  find, 

To  human  view  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapped  in  swaddling  bands, 
And  in  a  manger  laid." 

5.  Thus  spake  the  seraph,  and  forthwith 

Appeared  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels  praising  God,  who  thus 
Addressed  their  joyful  song  : 

6.  "  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace  ; 
Good-will,  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  men, 
Begin,  and  never  cease."     Amen. 


CHRISTMAS.  77 


15 


II  pAROL,  carol,  Christians, 
Vj     Carol  joyfully, 
Carol  for  the  coming 

Of  Christ's  nativity  ; 
And  pray  a  gladsome  Christmas 

For  all  good  Christian  men. 
Carol,  carol,  Christians, 
Christmas  come  again. 
Carol,  carol, 

Carol,  carol,  Christians, 
Carol  joyfully, 

Carol  for  the  coming 
Of  Christ's  nativity. 

2.  Go  ye  to  the  forest, 

Where  the  myrtles  grow, 
"Where  the  pine  and  laurel 

Bend  beneath  the  snow, 
And  gather  them  for  Jesus, 

Wreathe  them  for  His  shrine, 
Make  His  temple  glorious 

With  the  box  and  pine. 
Carol,  carol,  etc. 

3.  Give  us  grace,  O  Savior, 

To  put  off  in  might 
Deeds  and  dreams  of  darkness 

For  the  robes  of  light, 
That  we  may  live  as  lowly 

As  Thyself  with  men, 
So  to  rise  in  glory 

When  Thou  com  est  again. 
Carol,  carol,  etc.     Amen. 


16  *  8s  and  7. 

WHEN  Christ  was  born  of  Mary  free, 
In  Bethlehem,  in  that  fair  city, 
Angels  sang  with  mirth  and  glee 
In  excelsis  gloria  ! 


78  CHRISTMAS. 


2.  Herdsmen  beheld  these  angels  bright, 
To  them  appearing  with  great  light, 
Who  said,  God's  son  is  born  this  night, 

In  excelsis  gloria  ! 

3.  This  King  is  come  to  save  mankind, 
As  in  scripture  truths  we  find, 
Therefore  this  song  have  we  in  mind, 

In  excelsis  gloria  ! 

4.  Therefore,  Lord,  for  Thy  great  grace 
Grant  us  the  bliss  to  see  Thy  face ; 
There  we  shall  sing  to  Thy  solace, 

In  excelsis  gloria  !    Amen. 


17  f  ||  D.  0-  M- 

TT  came  upon  the  midnight  clear, 
That  glorious  song  of  old, 
From  angels  bending  near  the  earth 

To  touch  their  harps  of  gold  ; 
Peace  on  the  earth,  good-will  to  men, 

From  heaven's  all-gracious  King  ; 
The  world  in  solemn  stillness  lay 
To  hear  the  angels  sing. 

2.  Still  through  the  cloven  skies  they  come, 

With  peaceful  wings  unfurl' d  ; 
And  still  their  heavenly  music  floats 

O'er  all  the  weary  world: 
Above  its  sad  and  lowly  plains 

They  bend  on  hovering  wing, 
And  ever  o'er  its  Babel  sounds 

The  blessed  angels  sing. 

3.  O  ye  beneath  life's  crushing  load, 

Whose  forms  are  bending  low, 

Who  toil  along  the  climbing  way 

With  painful  steps  and  slow  I 


CHRISTMAS.  79 


Look  now,  for  glad  and  golden  hours 

Come  swiftly  on  the  wing : 
O  rest  beside  the  weary  road, 

And  hear  the  angels  sing. 

4.    For  lo  !  the  days  are  hastening  on, 

By  prophets  seen  of  old, 
When  with  the  ever-circling  years 

Shall  come  the  time  foretold, 
When  the  new  heaven  and  earth  shall  own 

The  Prince  of  Peace  their  King, 
And  the  whole  world  send  back  the  song 

Which  now  the  angels  sing.     Amen. 


18  *  f  ||  Us  and  10s. 

BRIGHTEST  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the 
morning,  [aid ; 

Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  Thine 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

2.  Cold  on  His  cradle  the  dew-drops  are  shining, 

Low  lies  His  head  with  the  beasts  of  the 
stall  ; 
Angels  adore  Him  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker  and  Monarch  and  Savior  of  all  ! 

3.  Say,  shall  we  yield  Him,  in  costly  devotion, 

Odors  of  Edom,  and  offerings  divine, 
Gems  of  the  mountain  and   pearls  of  the 
ocean,  [mine? 

Myrrh  from  the  forest  or  gold  from  the 

4.  Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation, 

Vainly  with  gifts  would  His  favor  secure  ; 
Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration, 

Dearer  to   God    are  the   prayers  of   the 
poor.     Amen. 


80  NEW  YEAB. 


19  *  8s  and  7s. 

JESUS,  holy  Child  from  heaven, 
Thou  for  children  wast  a  child  ; 
Infant  martyrs  gathered  round  Thee, 

And,  unconscious,  for  Thee  died. 
Not  by  speaking,  hut  by  dying, 

Slaughtered  babes  proclaim  Thy  praise. 

2.  Hail,  sweet  band  of  lovely  infants, 

Welcoming  the  holy  Child, 
First-fruits  of  His  martyr-glory, 

Innocent  and  meek  and  mild. 
Not  by  willing,  but  by  dying, 

They  gave  np  their  all  for  Thee. 

3.  Jesus,  holy  Child  from  heaven, 

Who  for  children  wast  a  child, 
Lambs  upon  Thine  altar  lying, 

Make  us  humble,  meek,  and  mild, 
That  in  living  and  in  dying, 

We  may  evermore  be  Thine.     Amen. 


NEW  YEAR. 


20  *  ||  7s. 

FOR  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  grace, 
Faithful  through  another  year. 
Hear  our  song  of  thankfulness, 
Father,  and  Redeemer,  hear  ! 

2.    In  our  weakness  and  distress, 

Rock  of  Strength !  be  Thou  our  stay  ! 
In  the  pathless  wilderness 
Be  our  true  and  living  way. 


EPIPHANY.  81 


Who  of  us  death's  awful  road 
In  the  coming  year  shall  tread, 

With  Thy  rod  and  staff,  O  God, 
Comfort  Thou  his  dying  head  ! 

Keep  us  faithful,  keep  us  pure, 
Keep  us  evermore  Thine  own ! 

Help,  O  help  us  to  endure  ! 
Fit  us  for  thy  promised  crown.     Amen. 


EPIPHANY. 


H 


21  *  ||  7s  and  6s.  D. 

AIL  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 
Great  David's  greater  Son  ! 
See  in  the  time  appointed 

His  reign  on  earth  begun  ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free, 
To  take  away  transgression, 
To  rule  in  equity. 

2.  Before  Him  on  the  mountains 
Shall  Peace,  the  herald,  go, 

And  from  a  thousand  fountains 
Shall  grace  unceasing  flow  ; 

Kings  shall  fall  down  before  Him, 
And  gold  and  incense  bring  ; 

All  nations  shall  adore  Him, 
His  praise  all  people  sing. 

3.  To  Him  shall  prayer  unceasing 
And  daily  vows  ascend, 

His  kingdom  still  increasing — 
A  kingdom  without  end. 


EPIPHANY. 


O'er  every  foe  victorious, 
He  on  His  throne  shall  rest, 

From  age  to  age  more  glorious, 
All-blessing  and  all-blest.    Amen. 


22  *  ||  ?s  and  5s- 

"OLY  Jesus,  be  my  Light, 
Shine  upon  my  way  ; 
Through  this  tempting,  changing  life, 
Lead  me  day  by  day. 


ff 


2.  As  the  wise  men  came  of  old, 

Traveling  afar, 
Guided  to  Thy  cradle  throne 
By  a  wondrous  star, 

3.  So  be  Thou  my  constant  Guide, 

Lead  me  all  the  way, 
Till  I  reach  Thy  home  at  last. 
Nevermore  to  stray.     Amen. 


A* 


23  *  f  II  7s- 

3  with  gladness  men  of  old 
Did  the  guiding  star  behold; 

As  with  joy  they  hailed  its  light, 

Leading  onward,  beaming  bright ; 

So,  most  gracious  Lord,  may  we 

Evermore  be  led  to  Thee. 

2.  As  with  joyful  steps  they  sped 
To  that  lowly  manger-bed  ; 
There  to  bend  the  knee  before 
Him  whom  heaven  and  earth  adore ; 
So  may  we  with  willing  feet 
Ever  seek  Thy  mercy-seat. 


EPIPHANY.  83 


3.  As  they  offered  gifts  most  rare 
At  that  manger  rude  and  bare  ; 
So  may  we  with  holy  joy, 
Pure  and  free  from  sin's  alloy, 
All  our  costliest  treasures  bring, 
Christ,  to  Thee  our  heavenly  King. 

4.  Holy  Jesus,  every  day 
Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way, 

And  when  earthly  things  are  past, 
Bring  our  ransomed  souls  at  last, 
Where  they  need  no  star  to  guide, 
Where  no  clouds  Thy  glory  hide.    Amen. 


24  *  ||  s.  M. 

COME,  kingdom  of  our  God, 
Sweet  reign  of  life  and  love  ; 
Shed  peace  and  hope  and  joy  abroad, 
And  wisdom  from  above. 

2.  Over  our  spirits  first 

Extend  thy  healing  reign ; 
Then  raise  and  quench  the  sacred  thirst 
That  never  pains  again. 

3.  Come,  kingdom  of  our  God, 

And  make  the  broad  earth  thine  ; 
Stretch  o'er  her  land  and  isles  the  rod 
That  flowers  with  grace  divine. 

4.  Soon  may  all  tribes  be  blest 

With  fruit  from  life's  glad  tree, 
And  in  its  shade  like  brothers  rest, 
Sons  of  one  family. 

5.  Come,  kingdom  of  our  God. 

And  raise  Thy  glorious  throne 
In  worlds  by  the  undying  trod, 
When  God  shall  bless  His  own.    Amen, 


84  EPIPHANY. 

25  *  ||  0.  M. 

SALVATION  !  oh  the  joyful  sound, 
Glad  tidings  to  our  ears, 
A  sov' reign  balm  for  ev'ry  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

Chorus. — Glory,  honor,  praise,  and  power 
Be  unto  the  Lamb  forever  ! 
Jesus  Christ  is  our  Redeemer  ; 
Alleluia,  praise  the  Lord  ! 

2.  Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin, 

At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay, 
But  we  arise  by  grace  divine 
To  see  a  heavenly  day. — Cho. 

3.  Salvation !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around, 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 
Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. — Cho. 

4.  Salvation  !  O  Thou  bleeding  Lamb, 

To  Thee  the  praise  belongs  ; 
Our  hearts  shall  kindle  at  Thy  name, 
Thy  name  inspire  our  songs. — Cho. 

Amen. 


26  *  ||  o.  M. 

OH  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 
My  great  Redeemer's  praise  ! 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  His  grace. 

2.  My  gracious  Master  and  my  God, 
Assist  me  to  proclaim, 
To  spread  through  all  the  earth  abroad 
The  honors  of  Thy  name. 


EPIPHANY.  85 


3.  Jesus  !  the  name  that  charms  our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease, 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears, 
'Tis  life  and  health  and  peace. 

4.  He  breaks  the  power  of  cancelled  sin, 

He  sets  the  prisoner  free, 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  cleaD 
His  blood  availed  for  me. 

5.  Look  unto  Him,  ye  nations  ;  own 

Your  God,  ye  fallen  race  ; 
Look  and  be  saved  through  faith  alone, 
Be  justified  by  grace.     Amen. 


F 


27  *  ||  7s  and  6s. 

VROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
From  India's  coral  strand  ; 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Eoll  down  their  golden  sand  : 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2.   Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high  ; 
Shall  we,  to  men  benighted, 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 
Salvation  !  O  salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name.     Amen. 


28  *  f  II  8s  and  7s« 

ALLELUIA,  songs  of  sweetness, 
Voice  of  joy  that  cannot  die, 
Alleluia  is  the  anthem 


LENT. 


Ever  dear  to  choirs  on  high ; 
In  the  house  of  God  abiding, 
Thus  they  sing  eternally. 

2.  Alleluia,  thou  resoundest, 

True  Jerusalem  and  free  ; 
Alleluia,  joyful  mother, 

All  thy  children  sing  with  thee ; 
But  by  Babylon's  sad  waters 

Mourning  exiles  now  are  we. 

3.  Alleluia  cannot  always 

Be  our  song  while  here  below  ; 
Alleluia,  our  transgressions 

Make  us  for  a  while  forego  ; 
For  the  solemn  time  is  coming 

When  our  tears  for  sin  must  flow. 

4.  Therefore  in  our  hymns  we  pray  Thee, 

Grant  us,  blessed  Trinity, 
At  the  last  to  keep  Thine  Easter 

In  our  home  beyond  the  sky, 
There  to  Thee  forever  singing 

Alleluia  joyfully.     Amen. 


LENT. 


29  *  f  ||  6s  and  5s- 

JESU,  meek  and  gentle, 
Son  of  God  most  high, 
Pitying,  loving  Savior, 
Hear  Thy  children's  cry. 

2.  Pardon  our  offenses, 

Loose  our  captive  chains, 
Break  down  every  idol 
Which  our  soul  detains. 


LENT.  87 


3.  Give  us  holy  freedom, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  love, 
Draw  us,  Holy  Jesu, 
To  the  realms  above. 

4.  Lead  us  on  our  journey, 

Be  Thyself  the  way 
Through  terrestrial  darkness 
To  celestial  day. 

5.  Jesu,  meek  and  gentle, 

Son  of  God  most  high, 
Pitying,  loving  Savior, 

Hear  Thy  children's  cry.     Amen. 


30  *  ||  8s  7s  and  4s. 

JESUS,  to  Thy  cross  I  hasten, 
In  all  weariness  my  home  ; 
Let  Thy  dying  love  come  o'er  me — 
Light  and  covert  in  the  gloom ; 

Savior,  hide  me, 
Till  the  hour  of  gloom  is  o'er 

2.  When  life's  tempests  dark  are  rolling 

Fearful  shadows  o'er  my  way ; 
Let  firm  faith  in  Thee  sustain  me, 
Every  rising  fear  allay  : 
Hide,  oh  !  hide  me, 
Hide  me  till  the  storm  is  o'er. 

3.  When  stern  death  at  last  shall  lead  me 

Through  the  dark  and  lonely  vale  ; 
Let  Thy  hope  uphold  and  cheer  me, 
Though  my  flesh  and  heart  should  fail, 

Safely  hide  me 
With  Thyself  forevermore.     Amen. 


88  LENT. 


R( 


31  *  f  ||  7s. 

iOCK  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  met  me  hide  myself  in  Thee  ; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood 
From  Thy  riven  side  which  flowed, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 
Cleanse  me  from  its  guilt  and  power. 

2.  Not  the  labors  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfill  Thy  laws  demands  : 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know, 
Could  my  tears  forever  flow, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone ; 
Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone. 

3.  Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring  ; 
Simply  to  Thy  cross  I  cling  ; 
Naked,  come  to  Thee  for  dress  ; 
Helpless,  look  to  Thee  for  grace  ; 
Foul,  I  to  Thy  fountain  fly  ; 
Wash  me,  Savior,  or  I  die. 


4.  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  my  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  Thee  on  Thy  judgment-throne, 
Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee.     Amen. 


32  *  f  II  6s  and  4s* 

VTEARER,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
JLl   Nearer  to  Thee, 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me  ; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearear,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 


LENT.  89 


2.  Though  like  a  wanderer, 

The  sun  gone  down, 
Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone  ; 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 

3.  There  let  my  way  appear 

Steps  unto  heaven  ; 
All  that  Thou  sendest  me 

In  mercy  given  ; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 

4.  Then  with  my  waking  thoughts 

Bright  with  Thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs 

Bethel  I'll  raise ; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 

5.  Or  if  on  joyful  wing 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 

Upward  I  fly, 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee.     Amen. 


7s  and  6s. 


MY  sins,  my  sins,  my  Savior ! 
They  take  such  hold  on  me, 
I  am  not  able  to  look  up, 
Save  only,  Christ,  to  Thee  : 


90  LENT. 


In  Thee  is  all  forgiveness, 

In  Thee  abundant  grace, 
My  shadow  and  my  sunshine 

The  brightness  of  Thy  face. 

2.  My  sins,  my  sins,  my  Savior  ! 

How  sad  on  Thee  they  fall ! 
Seen  through  Thy  gentle  patience, 

I  tenfold  feel  them  all. 
I  know  they  are  forgiven ; 

But  still  their  pain  to  me 
Is  all  the  grief  and  anguish 

They  laid,  my  Lord,  on  Thee. 

3.  My  sins,  my  sins,  my  Savior  I 

Their  guilt  I  never  knew, 
Till,  with  Thee,  in  the  desert 

I  near  Thy  passion  drew, 
Till,  with  Thee,  in  the  garden 

I  heard  Thy  pleading  prayer, 
And  saw  the  sweat-drops  bloody 

That  told  Thy  sorrow  there.    Amen. 


34  *  t  II  7s-  D- 

SAVIOR,  when  in  dust  to  Thee, 
Low  we  bend  th'  adoring  knee  ; 
When  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift,  our  weeping  eyes  ; 
O,  by  all  Thy  pains  and  woe, 
Suffered  once  for  man  below, 
Bending  from  Thy  throne  on  high, 
Hear  our  solemn  Litany. 

2.  By  Thy  helpless  infant  years, 
By  Thy  life  of  want  and  tears, 
By  Thy  days  of  sore  distress 
In  the  savage  wilderness, 


LENT.  91 


By  the  dread,  mysterious  hour 
Of  th'  insulting  tempter's  power, — 
Turn,  oh  turn  a  favoring  eye, 
Hear  our  solemn  Litany. 

3.  By  Thine  hour  of  dire  despair, 
By  Thine  agony  of  prayer, 

By  the  cross,  the  nail,  the  thorn, 
Piercing  spear  and  torturing  scorn, 
By  the  gloom  that  veiled  the  skies 
O'er  the  dreadful  sacrifice, — 
Listen  to  our  humble  cry, 
Hear  our  solemn  Litany. 

4.  By  Thy  deep  expiring  groan, 
By  the  sad  sepulchral  stone, 
By  the  vault  whose  dark  abode 
Held  in  vain  the  rising  God, — 
Oh,  from  earth  to  heaven  restored, 
Mighty,  reascended  Lord, 
Listen,  listen  to  the  cry 

Of  our  solemn  Litany.     Amen. 


I 


35  *  ||  7s  and  6s.  D. 

LAY  my  sins  on  Jesus, 
The  spotless  Lamb  of  God  ; 
He  bears  them  all  and  frees  us 

From  the  accursed  load  ; 
I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 

To  wash  my  crimson  stains, 
White  in  His  blood  most  precious, 

Till  not  a  spot  remains. 

2.  I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus  : 

All  fullness  dwells  in  Him  ; 
He  heals  all  my  diseases, 
He  doth  my  soul  redeem  ; 


92  LENT. 


I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 
My  burdens  and  my  cares  : 

He  from  them  all  releases, 
He  all  my  sorrows  shares. 

3.  I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild ; 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

The  Father's  holy  Child  ; 
I  long  to  be  with  Jesus 

Amid  the  heavenly  throng, 
To  sing  with  saints  His  praises, 

To  learn  the  angels'  song.     Amen. 


M 


36  *  f  II  6s  and  4s- 

Y  faith  looks  up  to  Thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 

Savior  divine  ; 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray  ; 
Take  all  my  guilt  away ; 
O  let  me  from  this  day 

Be  wholly  Thine. 

2.  May  Thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart, 

My  zeal  inspire  ; 
As  Thou  hast  died  for  me, 
O  may  my  love  to  Thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be 

A  living  fire. 

3.  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

Be  Thou  my  guide  ; 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day, 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  Thee  aside. 


LENT.  93 


4.  When  ends  life's  transient  dream, 
When  death's  cold,  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll ; 
Blest  Savior,  then  in  love 
Fear  and  distrust  remove  ; 
O  bear  me  safe  above, 
A  ransomed  soul.     Amen. 


37  *  f  ||  8s,  5s  and  3s. 

ART  thou  weary,  art  thou  languid, 
Art  thou  sore  distressed  ? 
"  Come  to  Me,"  saith  one  ;  "  and  coming, 
Be  at  rest." 

2.  Hath  He  marks  to  lead  me  to  Him 

If  He  be  my  Guide  ? 
"In  His  feet  and  hands  are  wound-prints, 
And  His  side." 

3.  Is  there  diadem,  as  Monarch, 

That  His  brow  adorns? 
"  Yea,  a  crown  in  very  surety, 
But  of  thorns." 

4.  If  I  find  Him,  if  I  follow, 

What  His  guerdon  here  ? 
"Many  a  sorrow,  many  a  labor, 
Many  a  tear." 

5.  If  I  still  hold  closely  to  Him, 

What  hath  He  at  last  ? 
"Sorrow  vanquished,  labor  ended, 
Jordan  passed." 

6.  If  I  ask  Him  to  receive  me, 

Will  He  say  me  nay  ? 
"  Not  till  earth  and  not  till  heaven 
Pass  away." 


94  LENT. 


7.  Finding,  following,  keeping,  struggling, 
Is  He  sure  to  bless  ? 
"Saints,  apostles,  prophets,  martyrs, 
Answer,  Yes."     Amen. 


38  *  ||  c.  M. 

THERE  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood, 
Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins  ; 
And  sinners  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2.  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day, 

And  there  have  I  as  vile  as  he, 

Washed  all  my  sins  away. 

3.  Dear,  dying  Lamb,  Thy  precious  blood, 

Shall  never  lose  its  power 
Till  all  the  ransomed  Church  of  God 
Be  saved  to  sin  no  more. 

4.  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

5.  Then,  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 

I'll  sing  Thy  power  to  save 
When  this  poor,  lisping,  stamm'ring  tongue, 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave.     Amen. 


39  *  f  II  L-  M- 

JUST  as  I  am,  without  one  plea, 
But  that  Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  Thou  bid'st  me  come  to  Thee, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come. 


LENT.  95 


2.  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 

To  Thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come. 

3.  Just  as  I  am,  Thou  wilt  receive, 

Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve  ; 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come. 

4.  Just  as  I  am,  Thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down  ; 
Now,  to  be  Thine,  yea,  Thine  alone, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come.     Amen. 


40  *  II  8s  and  7s. 

SWEET  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 
Which  before  the  cross  I  spend, 
Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessing, 
From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend  ! 

2.  Here  I'll  sit,  forever  viewing 

Mercy's  streams  in  streams  of  blood  : 
Precious  drops  !  my  soul  bedewing, 
Plead,  and  claim  my  peace,  with  God. 

3.  Truly  blessed  is  the  station, 

Low  before  His  cross  to  lie, 
While  I  see  divine  compassion 
Floating  in  His  languid  eye. 

4.  Here  it  is  I  find  my  heaven, 

While  upon  the  Lamb  I  gaze  ; 
Love  I  much? — I've  much  forgiven — 
I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

5.  Love  and  grief  my  heart  dividing, 

With  my  tears  His  feet  I'll  bathe  ; 
Constant  still  in  faith  abiding, — 
Life  deriving  from  His  death.     Amen. 


96  LENT, 


41  *  f  II  7s-  D- 

JESUS,  Lover  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  raging  billows  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high  -, 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 
O,  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

2.  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thee ; 
Leave,  ah,  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me  ; 
All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stayed, 

All  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring  ; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 

3.  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want ; 

More  than  all  in  Thee  I  find  ; 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  Thy  name, 

I  am  all  unrighteousness  ; 
Vile  and  full  of  sin  I  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  grace  and  truth. 

Amen. 


42  *  II  8s  and  7s, 

JESUS  calls  us  ;  o'er  the  tumult 
Of  our  life's  wild,  restless  sea, 
Day  by  day  His  sweet  voice  soundeth 
Saying,  "Christian,  follow  Me." 

2.  As  of  old  Saint  Andrew  heard  it, 
By  the  Galilean  lake, 


LENT.  97 


Turned  from  home,  and  toil,  and  kindred, 
Leaving  all  for  His  dear  sake. 

3.  Jesus  calls  us  from  the  worship 

Of  the  vain  world's  golden  store, 
From  each  idol  that  would  keep  us, 
Saying,  " Christian,  love  Me  more."  - 

4.  In  our  joys  and  in  our  sorrrows, 

Days  of  toil  and  hours  of  ease, 
Still  He  calls  in  cares  and  pleasures, 
That  we  love  Him  more  than  these. 

5.  Jesus  calls  us ;  by  Thy  mercies, 

Savior,  may  we  hear  Thy  call, 
Give  our  hearts  to  Thine  obedience ; 
Serve  and  love  Thee  best  of  all. 


0 


43  *  t  II  c-  M- 

THOU  from  whom  all  goodness  flows, 
I  lift  my  heart  to  Thee  ! 
In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 

0  Lord,  remember  me. 

2.  When,  with  a  broken,  contrite  heart 

1  lift  mine  eyes  to  Thee, 

Thy  name  proclaim,  Thyself  impart, 
In  love  remember  me. 

3.  In  sore  temptations,  when  no  way 

To  shun  the  ill  I  see, 
My  strength  proportion  to  my  day, 
And  then  remember  me. 

4.  And  when  I  tread  the  vale  of  death, 

And  bow  at  Thy  decree, 
Then,  Savior,  with  my  latest  breath 

I'll  cry  :  "Remember  me."     Amen. 
(7) 


HOLY  WEEK. 


HOLY  WEEK. 

+  II  6s  and  5s. 

ULORY  be  to  Jesus, 
Who,  in  bitter  pains, 
Poured  for  me  the  life  blood 
From  His  sacred  veins. 

2.  Grace  and  life  eternal 

In  that  blood  I  find  ; 
Blest  be  His  compassion, 
Infinitely  kind. 

3.  Blest  through  endless  ages 

Be  the  precious  stream, 
Which  from  death  eternal 
Did  the  world  redeem. 

4.  Lift  ye  then  your  voices, 

Swell  the  mighty  flood  ; 
Louder  still,  and  louder, 
Praise  the  precious  Blood.     Amen. 


■j-  ||  7s  and  6s. 

ALL  glory,  laud,  and  honor 
To  Thee,  Redeemer,  King, 
To  whom  the  lips  of  children 
Made  sweet  hosannas  ring. 

All  glory,  etc. 

2.  Thou  art  the  King  of  Israel, 
Thou  David's  royal  Son, 
Who  in  the  Lord's  name  comest, 
The  King  and  Blessed  One. 

All  glory,  etc. 


HOLY   WEEK.  99 


3.  The  company  of  angels 

Are  praising  Thee  on  high, 
And  mortal  men  and  all  things 
Created,  make  reply. 

All  glory,  etc. 

4.  The  people  of  the  Hebrews 

With  palms  before  Thee  went ; 
Our  praise  and  prayer  and  anthems 
Before  Thee  we  present. 

All  glory,  etc. 

5.  To  Thee,  before  Thy  passion, 

They  sang  their  hymns  of  praise  ; 
To  Thee,  now  high-exalted, 
Our  melody  we  raise. 

All  glory,  etc. 

6.  Thou  didst  accept  their  praises  ; 

Accept  the  prayers  we  bring, 
Who  in  all  good  delightest, 
Thou  good  and  gracious  King, 

I  All  glory,  etc.    Amen. 


[6  *  f  ||  L.  M. 

EIDE  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 
Hark  !  all  the  tribes  Hosanna  cry  ! 
O  Savior  meek,  pursue  Thy  road 
With  palms  and  scatter'd  garments  strewed. 

2.  Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die  ; 

O  Christ,  Thy  triumphs  now  begin 
O'er  captive  death  and  conquered  sin. 

3.  Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die  ; 
Bow  Thy  meek  head  to  mortal  pain, 
Then  take,  O  God,  Thy  power  and  reign. 

Amen. 


100  HOLY  WEEK. 


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47  *  -f  ||  7s  and  6s. 

HEN,  His  salvation  bringing, 
To  Sion  Jesus  came, 
The  children  all  stood  singing 

Hosanna  to  His  Name  ; 
Nor  did  their  zeal  offend  Him, 

But  as  He  rode  along, 
He  let  them  still  attend  Him, 
And  smiled  to  hear  their  song. 
Hosanna  to  Jesus  they  sang. 


2.  And  since  the  Lord  retaineth 
His  love  to  children  still, 
Though  now  as  King  He  reigneth 

On  Zion's  heavenly  hill, 
We'll  flock  around  His  banner 

Who  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  cry  aloud,  Hosanna 
To  David's  royal  Son  ! 
Hosanna  to  Jesus  we'll  sing.    Amen. 


0 


48  *  f  ||  7s  and  6s. 

SACRED  Head  now  wounded, 
With  grief  and  shame  weighed  down  ; 
Now  scornfully  surrounded 

With  thorns  Thy  only  crown  ; 
O  Sacred  Head,  what  glory, 

What  bliss,  till  now  was  Thine ! 
Yet,  though  despised  and  gory, 

I  joy  to  call  Thee  mine. 

2.   What  Thou,  my  Lord,  hast  suffered 
Was  all  for  sinner's  gain ; 
Mine,  mine  was  the  transgression, 
But  Thine  the  deadly  pain. 


HOLY   WEEK.  101 


Lo !  here  I  fall  my  Savior, 

'Tis  I  deserve  Thy  place, 
Look  on  me  with  Thy  favor, 

Vouchsafe  to  me  Thy  grace. 

3.   Eeceive  me,  my  Redeemer,  ^ 

My  Shepherd,  make  me  Thine ; 
Of  every  good  the  Fountain 

Thou  art  the  Spring  of  mine, 
Thy  lips  with  love  distilling, 

And  milk  of  truth  sincere, 
"With  heaven's  bliss  are  filling 

The  soul  that  trembles  here.     Amen. 


49  *  f  II  C*  M' 

THERE  is  a  green  hill  far  away, 
Without  a  city  wall, 
Where  the  dear  Lord  was  crucified 
Who  died  to  save  us  all. 

2.  We  may  not  know,  we  cannot  tell, 

What  pains  he  had  to  bear, 
But  we  believe  it  was  for  us 
He  hung  and  suffered  there. 

3.  He  died  that  we  might  be  forgiven, 

He  died  to  make  us  good, 
That  we  might  go  at  last  to  heaven, 
Saved  by  His  precious  blood. 

4.  There  was  no  other  good  enough 

To  pay  the  price  of  sin, 
He  only  could  unlock  the  gate 
Of  heaven,  and  let  us  in.     Amen. 


50  *  8s  and  7s. 

OW,  my  soul,  thy  voice  upraising, 
Tell  in  sweet  and  mournful  strain, 


F 


102  HOLY  WEEK. 


How  the  Crucified,  enduring 

Grief,  and  wounds,  and  dying  pain, 

Freely  of  His  love  was  offered, 
Sinless  was  for  sinners  slain. 

See  !  His  hands  and  feet  are  fastened  ; 

So  He  makes  His  people  free : 
Not  a  wound  whence  blood  is  flowing 

But  a  fount  of  grace  shall  be  ; 
Yea,  the  very  nails  which  nail  Him 

Nail  us  also  to  the  tree. 

Through  His  heart  the  spear  is  piercing, 
Though  His  foes  have  seen  Him  die ; 

Blood  and  water  thence  are  streaming 
In  a  tide  of  mystery, 

Water  from  our  guilt  to  cleanse  us, 
Blood  to  win  us  crowns  on  high. 

Jesus  !  may  those  precious  fountains 
Drink  to  thirsting  souls  afford  ; 

Let  them  be  our  cup  and  healing, 
And  at  length  our  full  reward  ; 

So  a  ransomed  world  shall  ever 
Praise  Thee,  its  redeeming  Lord.    Amen. 


51  *  ||  c.  M. 

FOREVER  here  my  rest  shall  be, 
Close  to  Thy  wounded  side  ; 
This  all  my  hope  and  all  my  plea — 
For  me  the  Savior  died. 

2.    My  dying  Savior  and  my  God, 
Fountain  for  guilt  and  sin, 
Sprinkle  me  ever  with  Thy  blood, 
Aud  cleanse  and  keep  me  clean. 


EASTER.  103 


3.  Wash  me,  and  make  me  thus  Thine  own  ; 

"Wash  me,  and  mine  Thou  art ; 

"Wash  me,  but  not  my  feet  alone, 

My  hands,  my  head,  my  heart. 

4.  Th'  atonement  of  Thy  blood  apply, 

Till  faith  to  sight  improve  ; 
Till  hope  in  full  fruition  die, 

And  all  my  soul  be  love.     Amen. 


EASTER. 


52  *  ||  7s  and  6s  D. 

THE  Lord  of  life  is  risen, 
Sing,  Easter  Heralds,  sing  ; 
He  bursts  His  rocky  prison, 

Wide  let  the  triumph  ring. 
In  death  no  longer  lying, 

He  rose,  the  Prince,  to-day  ; 
Life  of  the  dead  and  dying 
He  triumphed  o'er  decay. 

2.  The  Lord  of  life  is  risen, 

And  love  no  longer  grieves ; 
In  ruin  lies  death's  prison, 

Sing,  Heralds,  Jesus  lives. 
We  hear  Thy  blessed  greeting : 

"Salvation's  work  is  done  !" 
We  worship  Thee,  repeating : 
"Life  for  the  dead  is  won  !" 

3.  Around  Thy  tomb,  O  Jesus, 

How  sweet  the  Easter  breath ; 
Hear  we  not  in  the  breezes, 

"Where  is  Thy  sting,  O  Death?" 


104  EASTER. 

Dark  Hell  flies  in  commotion, 
The  heavens  their  anthems  sing  ; 

"While  far  o'er  earth  and  ocean, 
Glad  hallelujahs  ring  ! 

4.  Hail,  hail,  our  Jesus  risen  ! 

Sing,  ransomed  brethren,  sing  ! 
Through  death's  dark  gloomy  prison, 

Let  Easter  chorals  ring. 
Haste,  haste,  ye  captive  legions, 

Accept  your  glad  reprieve  ; 
Come  forth  from  sin's  dark  regions — 

In  Jesus'  kingdom  live.     Amen. 


53* 

THE  world  itself  keeps  Easter  Day, 
And  Easter  larks  are  singing ; 
And  Easter  flowers  are  blooming  gay, 
And  Easter  buds  are  springing  : 
Alleluia  !  Alleluia ! 
The  Lord  of  all  things  lives  anew, 
And  all  His  works  are  rising  too : 
Alleluia  !  Alleluia ! 

2.  There  stood  three  Marys  by  the  tomb 

On  Easter  morning  early, . 
When  day  had  scarcely  chased  the  gloom, 
And  dew  was  white  and  pearly. 
Alleluia  !  Alleluia  ! 
"With  loving  but  with  erring  mind 
They  came  the  Prince  of  life  to  find. 
Alleluia !  Alleluia  ! 

3.  But  earlier  still  the  angel  sped, 

His  news  of  comfort  giving, 
And  ""Why,"  he  said,  "among  the  dead 
Thus  seek  ye  for  the  living?" 


EASTER.  105 


Alleluia  !  Alleluia ! 
"  Go  tell  them  all,  and  make  them  blest ; 
Tell  Peter  first  and  then  the  rest." 

Alleluia  !  Alleluia  ! 

4.    The  world  itself  keeps  Easter  Day, 
And  Easter  larks  are  singing, 
And  Easter  flowers  are  blooming  gay 
And  Easter  buds  are  springing  ; 
Alleluia  !  Alleluia  ! 
The  Lord  hath  risen,  as  all  things  tell  ; 
Good  Christians,  see  ye  rise  as  well. 
Alleluia  !  Alleluia  !    Amen. 


54 


CHRIST  hath  arisen ! 
Death  is  no  more  ! 
Lo  !  the  white-robed  ones 

Sit  by  the  door. 
Dawn  golden  morning, 

Scatter  the  night ! 
Haste,  ye  disciples  glad 
First  with  the  light. 

2.  Break  forth  in  singing, 

O  world  new-born  ! 
Chant  the  great  Easter-tide, 

Christ's  holy  morn. 
Chant  Him,  young  sunbeams, 

Dancing  in  mirth, 
Chant,  all  ye  winds  of  God, 

Coursing  the  earth. 

3.  Chant  Him,  ye  laughing  flowers 

Fresh  from  the  sod  ; 
Chant  Him,  wild  leaping  streams, 
Praising  your  God. 


106  EASTER. 


Break  from  thy  winter, 

Sad  heart,  and  sing  ; 
Bud  with  the  blossoms  fair, 

Christ  is  thy  Spring. 

4.  Come  where  the  Lord  hath  lain  ; 

Past  is  the  gloom  ; 
See  the  full  eye  of  day 

Smile  through  the  tomb. 
Hark  !  angel  voices 

Fall  from  the  skies  : 
"  Christ  hath  arisen  !" 

Glad  heart,  arise.     Amen. 


55  t  P-  M* 

ANGELS,  roll  the  rock  away ! 
Death,  yield  up  the  mighty  Prey ! 
See,  the  Savior  quits  the  tomb, 
Glowing  with  immortal  bloom. 

Alleluia !  Alleluia ! 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day. 

2.  Shout,  ye  seraphs  ;  angels,  raise 
Your  eternal  song  of  praise  ; 
Let  the  earth's  remotest  bound 
Echo  to  the  blissful  sound. 

Alleluia  !  Alleluia ! 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day. 

3.  Holy  Father,  Holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Glory  as  of  old  to  Thee, 
Now  and  evermore,  shall  be. 

Alleluia  !  Alleluia  ! 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day.     Amen. 


EASTER.  107 

56  *  f  II  7s  and  6s* 

THE  day  of  resurrection  ! 
Earth  tell  it  out  abroad  ! 
The  Passover  of  gladness, 

The  Passover  of  God  ! 
From  death  to  life  eternal, 
From  earth  unto  the  sky, 
Our  Christ  hath  brought  us  over, 
With  hymns  of  victory. 

2.  Our  hearts,  be  pure  from  evil 

That  we  may  see  aright 
The  Lord  in  rays  eternal 

Of  resurrection  light, 
And  listening  to  His  accents 

May  hear,  so  calm  and  plain, 
His  own  "All  Hail !"  and,  hearing, 

May  raise  the  victor  strain. 

3.  Now  let  the  heavens  be  joyful, 

Let  earth  her  song  begin, 
Let  all  the  world  keep  triumph, 

And  all  that  is  therein  ; 
In  grateful  exultation 

Their  notes  let  all  things  blend, 
For  Christ  the  Lord  hath  risen, 

Our  joy  that  hath  no  end.     Amen. 


57  *  t  II  7s- 

CHRIST  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day, 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  say  ; 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high, 
Sing,  ye  heavens,  and,  earth,  reply. 

2.  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won ; 
Lo  !  the  sun's  eclipse  is  o'er, 
Lo  !  he  sets  in  blood  no  more. 


108  ASCENSION. 


3.  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  hath  burst  the  bonds  of  hell ; 
Death  in  vain  forbids  Him  rise, 
Christ  hath  opened  Paradise. 

4.  Lives  again  our  glorious  King  ! 
"Where,  O,  death,  is  now  thy  sting  ?"• 
Once  He  died  our  souls  to  save, 
"Where's  thy  vict'ry,  boasting  grave." 

5.  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  hath  led, 
Following  our  Exalted  Head  ; 
Made  like  Him,  like  Him  we  rise, 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies. 

Amen. 


ASCENSION. 


58  *  f  II  L-  M- 

OUR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead ; 
Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high  ; 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led, 
Dragg'd  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2.  There  His  triumphal  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay  ; 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates, 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way. 

3.  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 

And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene  ; 
He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right ; 
Receive  the  King  of  Glory  in. 

4.  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who  ? 

The  Lord  that  all  His  foes  o'ercame, 
The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell  o'erthrew  ; 
And  Jesus  is  the  Conqueror's  name. 

Amen. 


ASCENSION.  109 


59  *  f  II  s-  M-  D- 

CROWN  Him  with  many  crowns, 
The  Lamb  upon  His  Throne  ; 
Hark  how  the  heavenly  anthem  drowns 
All  music  but  its  own  ! 
With  His  most  precious  blood 
From  sin  He  set  us  free  ; 
We  hail  Him  as  our  matchless  King 
Through  all  eternity. 

2.  Crown  Him,  the  Virgin's  Son, 
The  God  incarnate  born, 

Whose  arm  those  crimson  trophies  won 

Which  now  His  brow  adorn  ; 

Fruit  of  the  mystic  rose, 

As  of  that  rose  the  Stem, 
The  Root  whence  mercy  ever  flows, 

The  Babe  of  Bethlehem. 

3.  Crown  Him  the  Lord  of  Love, 
Behold  His  hands  and  side, 

Rich  wounds;  yet  visible  above 

In  beauty  glorified  ; 

No  angel  in  the  sky 

Can  fully  bear  that  sight, 
But  downward  bends  his  burning  eye 

At  mysteries  so  bright. 

4.  Crown  Him  the  Lord  of  heaven, 
One  with  the  Father  known, 

One  with  the  Spirit  through  Him  given 

From  yonder  glorious  throne. 

To  Thee  be  endless  praise, 

For  Thou  for  us  hast  died ; 
Be  Thou,  O  Lord,  through  endless  days 

Adored  and  magnified.     Amen. 


110  WHITSUNDAY. 


WHITSUNDAY. 

60  *  f  II  L-  M* 

COME,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  light  and  comfort  from  above  ; 
Be  Thou  our  Guardian,  Thou  our  Guide, 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2.  Conduct  us  safe,  conduct  us  far 
From  every  sin  and  hurtful  snare  ; 
Lead  to  Thy  word  that  rules  must  give, 
And  teach  us  lessons  how  to  live. 

3.  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  Thy  way  ; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 
That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 

4.  Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  Way ; 
Nor  let  us  from  His  precepts  stray  ; 
Lead  us  to  holiness,  the  road 

That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God. 

5.  Lead  us  to  heaven  that  we  may  share 
Fullness  of  joy  for  ever  there  ; 
Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest, 

To  be  with  Him  for  ever  blest.     Amen. 


6i  *  t  u  y-t 

THE  Spirit  in  our  hearts 
Is  whispering,  "  Sinner  come  !" 
The  Bride,  the  Church  of  Christ  proclaims 
To  all  His  children,  "  Come  !" 

2.   Let  him  that  heareth  say 

To  all  about  him,  "Come  !" 
Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness, 
To  Christ;  the  Fountain,  come. 


WHITSUNDAY.  Ill 


3.  Yes,  whosoever  will, 

Oh,  let  him  freely  come, 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life  ; 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4.  Lo  !  Jesus,  who  invites, 

Declares,  "  I  quickly  come  ;  " 
Lord,  even  so  ;   I  wait  Thine  hour  ; 
Jesus,  my  Savior,  come.     Amen. 


62  *  f  II  8s>  6s>  8s>  4s- 

^UR  blest  Redeemer,  ere  He  breathed 
His  tender  last  farewell, 
A  Guide,  a  Comforter,  bequeathed 
With  us  to  dwell. 


01 


2.  He  came  in  semblance  of  a  dove 

With  sheltering  wings  outspread, 
The  holy  balm  of  peace  and  love 
On  earth  to  shed. 

3.  He  came  sweet  influence  to  impart, 

A  gracious,  willing  Guest, 
While  He  can  find  one  humble  heart 
Wherein  to  rest. 

4.  And  His  that  gentle  voice  we  hear, 

Soft  as  the  breath  of  even, 
That  checks  each  thought,  that  calms  each 
fear, 
And  speaks  of  heaven. 

5.  And  every  virtue  we  possess, 

And  every  victory  won, 
And  every  thought  of  holiness  \ 

Are  His  alone. 


112  TRINITY. 


Spirit  of  purity  and  grace, 

Our  weakness,  pitying,  see  ; 
Oh  make  our  hearts  Thy  dwelling-place, 
And  meet  for  Thee.     Amen. 


63  *  f  II  c-  M- 

COME  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  Thy  quickening  powers  ; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2.  Look  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toys ; 
Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3.  Dear  Lord,  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor  dying  rate  ; 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  Thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great  ? 

4.  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  Thy  quickening  powers, 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Savior's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours.     Amen. 


TRINITY. 


64  *f 

GLORY  to  the  Father  give, 
God  in  whom  we  move  and  live  ; 
Children's  prayers  He  deigns  to  hear, 
Children's  songs  delight  His  ear. 


7s. 


TRINITY.  113 


2.  Glory  to  tie  Son  we  bring, 

Christ  our  Prophet,  Priest  and  King  ; 
Children  raise  your  sweetest  strain 
To  the  Lamb,  for  He  was  slain. 

3.  Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 
He  reclaims  the  sinner  lost  ; 
Children's  minds  may  he  inspire, 
Touch  their  tongues  with  holy  fire. 

4.  Glory  in  the  highest  be 
To  the  blessed  Trinity, 
For  the  Gospel  from  above, 

For  the  word  that  "  God  is  love."    Amen. 


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65  *  f  II  Vs- 

rOLY,  Holy,  Holy  Lord, 
God  of  Hosts,  Eternal  King, 
By  the  heavens  and  earth  adored  ; 
Angels  and  archangels  sing, 
Chanting  everlastingly 
To  the  blessed  Trinity. 

2.  Cherubim  and  seraphim, 
Veil  their  faces  with  their  wings  ; 
Eyes  of  angels  are  too  dim 
To  behold  the  King  of  kings, 
While  they  sing  eternally 
To  the  Blessed  Trinity. 

3.  Alleluia  !  Lord,  to  Thee, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three, 
Join  we  with  the  heavenly  host, 
Singing  everlastingly 
To  the  blessed  Trinity.     Amen. 

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114  MISCELLANEOUS. 

66  *  t  II 

HOLY,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  Almighty ! 
Early  in  the  morning  our  song  shall  rise 
to  Thee: 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  merciful  and  mighty  ! 
God  in  three  Persons,  blessed  Trinity  ! 

2.  Holy,  Holy,  Holy!  All  the  saints  adore  Thee, 

Casting  down  their  golden  crowns  around 
the  glassy  sea, 
Cherubim  and  seraphim  falling  down  before 
Thee, 
Which  wert,  and  art,  and  evermore  shalt  be. 

3.  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  1  though  the  darkness  hide 

Thee, 
Though  the  eye  of  sinful  man  Thy  glory 

may  not  see, 
Only  Thou  art  holy ;  there  is  none  beside 

Thee 
Perfect  in  power,  in  love,  and  purity. 

4.  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  !  Lord  God  Almighty  ! 

All  Thy  works  shall  praise  Thy  name,  in 
earth  and  sky  and  sea  ; 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy  !  merciful  and  mighty, 
God  in  three  Persons,  blessed  Trinity  ! 

Amen. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


67  f  II  s-  M- 

WELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 
That  saw  the  Lord  arise  ; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  115 

2.  The  King  Himself  comes  near 

To  feast  His  saints  to-day  ; 
Here  may  we  sit,  and  see  Him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3.  One  day  amidst  the  place 

Where  Jesus  is  within, 
Is  better  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasure  and  of  sin. 

My  willing  soul  would  stay 

In  such  a  frame  as  this, 
Till  it  is  called  to  soar  away 

To  everlasting  bliss.     Amen. 


68  *  f  7s- 

TO  Thy  temple  I  repair  ; 
Lord  I  love  to  worship  there  ; 
While  Thy  glorious  praise  is  sung, 
Touch  my  lips,  unloose  my  tongue. 

2.  While  the  prayers  of  saints  ascend, 
God  of  love,  to  mine  attend  ; 
Hear  me,  for  Thy  Spirit  pleads  ; 
Hear,  for  Jesus  intercedes. 

3.  While  I  hearken  to  Thy  law, 
Fill  my  soul  with  humble  awe, 
Till  Thy  Gospel  bring  to  me 
Life  and  immortality. 

4.  While  Thy  ministers  proclaim 
Peace  and  pardon  in  Thy  name, 
Through  their  voice,  by  faith,  may  I 
Hear  Thee  speaking  from  the  sky. 

5.  From  Thy  house  when  I  return, 
May  my  heart  within  me  burn  ; 
And  at  evening  let  me  say, 

"  I  have  walk'd  with  God  to-day."  Amen. 


116  MISCELLANEOUS. 


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69*|| 

E  will  carol  joyfully 
On  this  holy  festal  day  ; 
To  our  risen  Lord  and  King- 
Grateful  homage  we  will  bring. 
Carol,  carol,  carol,  carol 
To  our  risen  Lord  and  King. 

2.  We  will  carol  joyfully 

As  with  sweet  accord  we  bring 
Praise  from  every  heart  and  voice 
To  our  risen  Lord  and  King. 
Carol,  carol,  etc. 

3.  "We  will  carol  joyfully 

While  our  love  and  thanks  we  give 
To  our  risen  Lord  and  King, 

Him  who  died  that  we  might  live. 
Carol,  carol,  etc. 

4.  We  will  carol  joyfully, 

And  to  Him  our  offerings  bring — 
Grateful  hearts,  with  love  and  praise, 
To  our  risen  Lord  and  King. 
Carol,  carol,  etc.    Amen. 


70  *  t  II  c-  M 

COME,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs, 
With  angels  round  the  throne  ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2.   "'  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry, 
"To  be  exalted  thus  !" 
"Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 
"  For  He  was  slain  for  us  !" 


MISCELLANEOUS.  11' 

3.  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  power  divine, 
And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give 
Be,  Lord,  for  ever  Thine. 

4.  Let  all  creation  join  in  one 

To  bless  the  sacred  Name 
Of  Him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb.     Amen. 


71  f  II  10s- 

SAVIOR,  again  to  Thy  dear  Name  we  raise 
With  one  accord  our  parting  hymn  of 
praise  ; 
We  stand  to  bless  Thee  ere  our  worship  cease, 
Then  lowly  bowing,  wait  Thy  word  of  peace. 

2.  Grant  us  Thy  peace  upon  our  homeward  way; 
With  Thee  began,  with  Thee  shall  end  the  day; 
Guard  Thou  the  lips  from    sin,  the  hearts 

from  shame, 
That  in  this   house  have  called  upon   Thy 
Name. 

3.  Grant  us  Thy  peace,  Lord,  through  the  com. 

ing  night, 
Turn  Thou  for  us  its  darkness  into  light; 
From  harm  and  danger  keep  Thy  children 

free, 
For  dark  and  light  are  both  alike  to  Thee. 

4.  Grant  us  Thy  peace  throughout  our  earthly 

life, 
Our  balm  in  sorrow,  and  our  stay  in  strife  ; 
Then,  when  Thy  voice  shall  bid  our  conflict 

cease, 
Call  us,  O  Lord,  to  Thine  eternal  peace. 

Amen. 


118  MISCELLANEOUS. 

72  *  f  II  8s  and  7s- 

LORD,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace  ; 
Let  us  each,  Thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace. 

O  refresh  us 
Trav'ling  through  this  wilderness. 

2.  Thanks  we  give  and  adoration, 

For  Thy  gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
May  the  fruits  of  Thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound  ; 

May  Thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

3.  So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given, 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away, 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  the  summons  to  obey, 

"We  shall  surely 
Reign  with  Christ  in  endless  day.  Amen. 


73  f  C.  M. 

THE  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war, 
A  Kingly  crown  to  gain  ; 
His  blood-red  banner  streams  afar : 

Who  follows  in  his  train  ? 
Who  best  can  drink  His  cup  of  woe 

Triumphant  over  pain, 
Who  patient  bear  His  cross  below — 
He  follows  in  His  train. 

2.   The  martyr  first,  whose  eagle  eye 
Could  pierce  beyond  the  grave, 
Who  saw  his  Master  in  the  sky, 
And  called  on  Him  to  save  : 


MISCELLANEOUS.  119 

Like  Him,  with  pardon  on  His  tongue, 

In  midst  of  mortal  pain, 
He  prayed  for  them  that  did  the  wrong : 

Who  follows  in  His  train? 

A  glorious  band,  the  chosen  few, 

On  whom  the  Spirit  came  : 
Twelve  valiant  saints,  their  hope  they  knew, 

And  mocked  the  cross  and  flame  : 
They  met  the  tryrant's  burnished  steel, 

The  lion's  gory  mane  : 
They  bow  ed  their  necks  the  death  to  feel  : 

Who  follows  in  their  train  ? 

A  noble  army,  men  and  boys, 

The  matron  and  the  maid, 
Around  the  Savior's  throne  rejoice, 

In  robes  of  light  array 'd  : 
They  climbed  the  steep  ascent  of  heaven 

Through  peril,  toil  and  pain  : 
O  God  !  to  us  may  grace  be  given 

To  follow  in  their  train.     Amen. 


74  *  ||  c  m. 

ALL  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name, 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall, 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

2.  Sinners  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall, 
Go  spread  your  trophies  at  His  feet, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  ali. 

3.  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  Him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 


120  MISCELLANEOUS. 

4.   Oh  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng 
We  at  his  feet  may  fall  ; 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 

And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all.     Amen. 


B1 


75  *  II  P.  M. 

iEAUTIFUL  Savior, 
King  of  creation, 
Son  of  God  and  Son  of  man  ! 
Truly  I'd  love  Thee, 
Truly  I'd  serve  Thee, 
Light  of  my  soul,  my  Joy,  my  Crown. 

2.  Fair  are  the  meadows, 
Fairer  the  woodlands, 

Robed  in  flowers  of  blooming  spring  ; 

Jesus  is  fairer, 

Jesus  is  purer, 
He  makes  our  sorrowing  spirits  sing. 

3.  Fair  is  the  sunshine, 
Fairer  the  moonlight, 

And  the  sparkling  stars  on  high  ; 

Jesus  shines  brighter, 

Jesus  shines  purer, 
Than  all  the  angels  in  the  sky. 

4.  Beautiful  Savior, 
Lord  of  the  nations, 

Son  of  God  and  Son  of  man  ! 

Glory  and  honor, 

Praise,  adoration, 
How  and  forevermore  be  Thine.     Amen. 


76  *  ||  S.  M. 

*0  Christ,  the  Prince  of  Peace 
And  Son  of  God,  we  sing, 
To  Him  who  saved  us  by  His  love, 
Let  holy  anthems  ring. 


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MISCELLANEOUS.  121 

2.  Deep  in  His  heart  for  us 

The  wound  of  love  He  bore; 
That  love  which  still  He  kindles  in 
The  hearts  that  Him  adore. 

3.  O  Jesus  !  Victim  blest ! 

What  else  but  love  divine, 
Could  Thee  constrain  to  open  thus 
That  sacred  heart  of  Thine  ? 

4.  O  Fount  of  endless  life  ! 

O  spring  of  waters  clear  ! 
0  flame,  celestial,  cleansing  all 
Who  unto  Thee  draw  near  ! 

5.  Hide  me  in  Thy  dear  heart, 

For  thither  do  I  fly  ! 
There  seek  Thy  grace  through  life,  in  death, 
Thine  immortality.     Amen. 


I 


77  *  t  II  s-  M- 

LOVE  Thy  Kingdom,  Lord, 
The  house  of  Thine  abode  ; 
The  Church  our  blest  Redeemer  sav'd 
With  his  own  precious  blood. 

I  love  Thy  Church,  O  God, 
Her  walls  before  Thee  stand 

Dear  as  the  apple  of  Thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  Thy  hand. 

For  her  my  tears  shall  fall, 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend, 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given 

Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 

Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 


122  MISCELLANEOUS. 

5.   Jesus,  Thou  Friend  Divine, 
Our  Savior  and  our  King, 
Thy  hand  from  every  snare  and  foe, 
Shall  great  deliverance  bring.     Amen. 


78  *  f  II  8s  and  7s- 

GLORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
Zion,  city  of  our  God  ; 
He  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 

Formed  thee  for  His  own  abode  ; 
On  the  Rock  of  Ages  founded, 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 
With  Salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
Thou  mayest  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2.    Thine  the  streams  of  living  waters 

Springing  from  the  throne  above  ; 
Thither  speed  thy  sons  and  daughters, 

There  all  thirst  they  slake  in  love  ; 
Who  can  faint  while  such  a  river 

Ever  will  their  thirst  assuage? 
Grace,  which  like  the  Lord,  the  Giver, 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age.     Amen. 


79  *  f  ||  7s  and 

THE  Church's  one  Foundation, 
Is  Jesus  Christ  her  Lord  ; 
She  is  His  new  creation 

By  water  and  the  Word  : 
From  heaven  he  came  and  sought  her 

To  be  His  holy  Bride  ; 
With  his  own  blood  He  bought  her, 
And  for  her  life  He  died. 

2.  Elect  from  every  nation, 

Yet  one  o'er  all  the  earth, 


MISCELLANEOUS.  123 

Her  charter  of  salvation 

One  Lord,  one  Faith,  one  Birth  ; 

One  holy  Name  she  blesses, 
Partakes  one  holy  Food, 

And  to  one  hope  she  presses, 
With  every  grace  endued. 

3.  'Mid  toil  and  tribulation, 

And  tumult  of  her  war, 
She  waits  the  consummation 

Of  peace  forevermore, 
Till  with  the  vision  glorious 

Her  longing  eyes  are  blest, 
And  the  great  Church  victorious 

Shall  be  the  Church  at  rest.     Amen. 


80  f  7s  and  6s- 

WORD  of  God  incarnate, 
O  Wisdom  from  on  high, 
O  Truth  unchanged,  unchanging, 
O  Light  of  our  dark  sky  ! 


0 


We  praise  Thee  for  the  radiance 
That  from  the  hallowed  page, 

A  lantern  to  our  footsteps, 
Shines  on  from  age  to  age. 

The  Church  from  her  dear  Master 
Received  the  gift  divine, 

And  still  that  light  she  lifteth 
Q'er  all  the  earth  to  shine. 

It  is  the  golden  casket 

Where  gems  of  truth  are  stored. 
It  is  the  heav'n-drawn  picture 

Of  Christ  the  living  Word. 


124  MISCELLANEOUS. 

5.  It  floateth  like  a  banner 

Before  God's  host  unfurl' d, 
It  shineth  like  a  beacon 
Above  the  darkling  world. 

6.  It  is  the  chart  and  compass 

That  o'er  life's  surging  sea, 
'Mid  mists,  and  rocks  and  quicksands 
Still  guide,  O  Christ,  to  Thee. 

7.  O  make  Thy  Church,  dear  Savior, 

A  lamp  of  burnish' d  gold, 
To  bear  before  the  nations 
Thy  true  light  as  of  old. 

8.  O  teach  Thy  wandering  pilgrims 

By  this  their  path  to  trace, 
Till,  clouds  and  darkness  ended, 
They  see  Thee  face  to  face.     Amen. 


81  *  -j-  ]|  6s  and  5s. 

ONWARD,  Christian  soldiers, 
Marching  as  to  war, 
With  the  cross  of  Jesus 

Going  on  before. 
Christ  the  royal  Master, 
Leads  against  the  foe  ; 
Forward  into  battle 
See  His  banners  go. 

Chorus. — Onward,  Christian  soldiers, 
Marching  as  to  war, 
With  ihe  cross  of  Jesus 
Going  on  before. 

2.  At  the  sign  of  triumph 
Satan's  host  doth  flee  ; 
On,  then,  Christian  soldiers, 
On  to  victory. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  125 

Hell's  foundations  quiver 

At  the  shout  of  praise  ; 
Brothers,  lift  your  voices, 

Loud  your  anthems  raise. —  Cho. 

3.  Crowns  and  thrones  may  perish, 

Kingdoms  rise  and  wane, 
But  the  Church  of  Jesus 

Constant  will  remain  ; 
Gates  of  hell  can  never 

'Gainst  that  church  prevail, 
We  have  Christ's  own  promise, 

And  that  cannot  fail. — Cho. 

4.  Onward,  then,  ye  people, 

Join  our  happy  throng  ; 
Blend  with  ours  your  voices 

In  the  triumph-song  ; 
Glory,  laud  and  honor 

Unto  Christ  the  king — 
This  through  countless  ages, 

Men  and  angels  sing. — Cho. 

82  f  8s  and  Gs.   D. 

WHEN  Jesus  left  His  Father's  throne, 
He  chose  an  humble  birth  ; 
Like  us,  unhonored  and  unknown, 

He  came  to  dwell  on  earth. 
Like  Him  may  we  be  found  below, 

In  wisdom's  path  of  peace  ; 
Like  Him  in  grace  and  knowledge  grow 
As  years  and  strength  increase. 

2.    Sweet  were  His  words  and  kind  His  look, 
When  mothers  round  Him  pressed  ; 
Their  infants  in  His  arms  He  took, 
And  on  His  bosom  blessed. 


126  MISCELLANEOUS. 

Safe  from  the  world's  alluring  harms, 

Beneath  His  watchful  eye, 
Thus  in  the  circle  of  His  arms 

May  we  forever  lie. 

3.    When  Jesus  into  Salem  rode, 

The  children  sang  around  ; 
For  joy  they  pluck'd  the  palms,  and  strow'd 

Their  garments  on  the  ground. 
Hosanna  our  glad  voices  raise, 

Hosanna  to  our  King  ! 
Should  we  forget  our  Savior's  praise, 

The  stones  themselves  would  sing.  Amen. 


B 


83  f  II  c-  M- 

►Y  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill, 
How  fair  the  lily  grows. 
How  sweet  the  breath  beneath  the  hill 
Of  Sharon's  dewy  rose. 

2.  Lo  !  such  the  child,  whose  early  feet 

The  paths  of  peace  have  trod, 
Whose  secret  heart  with  influence  sweet, 
Is  upward  drawn  to  God. 

3.  O  Thou  who  givest  life  and  breath  ! 

We  seek  Thy  grace  alone, 
In  childhood,  manhood,  age,  and  death, 
To  keep  us  still  thine  own.     Amen. 


84  *  |  ]|  8s  7s  and  4s. 

SAVIOR,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us  ; 
Much  we  need  Thy  tenderest  care ; 
In  Thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  us, 
For  our  use  Thy  folds  prepare. 

Blessed  Jesus. 
Thou  has  bought  us,  Thine  we  are. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  127 

2.  Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  us, 

Poor  and  sinful  though  we  be  ; 
Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve  us, 

Grace  to  cleanse,  and  power  to  free. 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Let  us  early  turn  to  Thee. 

3.  Early  let  us  seek  Thy  favor, 

Early  let  us  do  Thy  will ; 
Blessed  Lord  and  only  Savior, 
With  Thy  love  our  bosoms  fill. 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Thou  hast  loved  us,  love  us  still.     Amen. 


85  *  ||  « 

JESU,  my  Lord,  my  God,  my  All, 
Hear  me,  blest  Savior,  when  I  call ; 
Hear  me,  and  from  Thy  dwelling  place 
Pour  down  the  riches  of  Thy  grace. 
Jesu,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore  ; 
Oh  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

2.   Jesu,  too  late  I  Thee  have  sought ; 
How  can  I  love  Thee  as  I  ought, 
And  how  extol  Thy  matchless  fame, 
The  glorious  beauty  of  Thy  name  ? 

Jesu,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore  ; 

Oh  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more. 


3. 


That  Thou  hast  dealt  so  lovingly? 

How  great  the  joy  that  Thou  hast  brought, 

So  far  exceeding  hope  or  thought ! 

Jesu,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore  ; 

O  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

Jesu,  of  Thee  shall  be  my  song, 
To  Thee  my  heart  and  soul  belong  ; 
All  that  I  have  or  am  is  Thine, 


128  MISCELLANEOUS. 

And  Thou,  blest  Savior,  Thou  art  mine. 
Jesu,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore  ; 
Oh  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

Amen. 


86  *  f  II  s-  M- 

A  CHARGE  to  keep  I  have, 
A  God  to  glorify, 
A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky. 

2.  To  serve  the  present  age, 

My  calling  to  fulfill, 
Oh,  may  it  all  my  powers  engage 
To  do  my  Master's  will. 

3.  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 

As  in  Thy  sight  to  live, 
And  oh,  Thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare 
A  strict  account  to  give. 

4.  Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 

And  on  Thyself  rely, 
Assured,  if  I  my  trust  betray, 
I  shall  for  ever  die.     Amen. 


87  *  f  II  7s- 

CHILDREN  of  the  Heavenly  King, 
As  we  journey  sweetly  sing  ; 
Sing  your  Savior's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  His  works  and  ways. 

2.  We  are  traveling  home  to  God 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod  ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  129 

3.  Banished  once,  by  sin  betrayed, 
Christ  our  advocate  was  made  ; 
Pardoned  now,  no  more  we  roam  ; 
Christ  conducts  us  to  our  home. 

4.  Lord,  obediently  we  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below  ; 
Only  Thou  our  Leader  be, 

And  we  still  will  follow  Thee.     Amen. 


G' 


88  *  f  II  8s>  7s  and  4s- 

UIDE  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah, 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land  ; 
I  am  weak,  but  Thou  art  mighty, 
Hold  me  with  Thy  powerful  hand  ; 

Bread  of  heaven  ! 
Feed  me  now  and  evermore. 

2.  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain, 
Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow; 

Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through  ; 

Strong  Deliverer  ! 
Be  Thou  still  my  Strength  and  Shield. 

3.  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 
Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside  ; 

Death  of  death  and  hell's  destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side  ; 

Songs  of  praises, 
I  will  ever  give  to  Thee.     Amen. 


89  *  f  II  10s>  4s'  10s>  4s> 10s- 

LEAD,  kindly  Light,  amid  the  encircling  gloom, 
Lead  Thou  me  on  ; 
The  night  is  dark,  and  I  am  far  from  home, 
Lead  Thou  me  on. 
(9) 


130  MISCELLANEOUS. 

Keep  Thou  my  feet ;  I  do  not  ask  to  see 
The  distant  scene;  one  step  enough  for  me. 

2.  I  was  not  ever  thus,  nor  prayed  that  Thou 

Shouldst  lead  me  on  ; 
I  loved  to  choose  and  see  my  path  ;  but  now 

Lead  Thou  me  on. 
I  loved  the  garish  day  ;  and,  spite  of  fears, 
Pride  ruled  my  will;  remember  not  past  years. 

3.  So  long  Thy  power  hath  blest  me,  sure  it  still 

Will  lead  me  on 
O'er  moor  and  fen,  o'er  crag  and  torrent,  till 

The  night  is  gone, 
And  with  the  morn  those  angel  faces  smile, 
Which  I  have  loved  long   since,    and  lost 

awhile.     Amen. 


90  *  ||  S.  M. 

OOLDIERS  of  Christ,  arise, 
O    And  put  your  armor  on, 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies, 
Through  His  eternal  Son. 

2.  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

And  in  His  mighty  power, 
Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts, 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3.  Stand,  then,  in  His  great  might, 

With  all  His  strength  endued, 
And  take  to  arm  you  for  the  fight 
The  panoply  of  God  ; 

4.  That,  having  all  things  done, 

And  all  your  conflicts  past, 
You  may  o'ercome  through  Christ  alone, 
And  stand  complete  at  last.     Amen. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  131 

91  *  f  II  c-  M- 

THOU  art  the  Way ;  to  Thee  alone 
From  sin  and  death  we  flee  ; 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 
Must  seek  Him,  Lord,  by  Thee. 

2.  Thou  art  the  Truth  ;  Thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3.  Thou  art  the  Life  ;  the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  Thy  conquering  arm, 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4.  Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life  ; 

Grant  us  that  Way  to  know, 
That  Truth  to  keep,  that  Life  to  win, 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow.     Amen. 


92* 

THE  fields  are  all  white, 
And  the  reapers  are  few, 
We  children  are  willing, 
But  what  can  we  do 
To  work  for  our  Lord  in  his  harvest  ? 

2.  Our  hands  are  so  small, 

And  our  words  are  so  weak, 
We  cannot  teach  others  ; 
How,  then,  shall  we  seek 
To  work  for  our  Lord  in  His  harvest  ? 

3.  We'll  work  by  our  prayers, 

By  the  pennies  we  bring, 
By  small  self-denials  ; 
The  least  little  thing 
May  work  for  our  Lord  in  His  harvest. 


132  MISCELLANEOUS. 


4.      Until,  by  and  "by, 

As  the  years  pass,  at  length 
We  too  may  be  reapers, 
And  go  forth  in  strength 
To  work  for  our  Lord  in  His  Harvest. 

Amen. 


93  *  f  II 

I  THINK  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  of 
old, 
When  Jesus  was  here  among  men, 
How  He  called  little  children  as  lambs  to  His 
fold, 
I  should  like  to  have  been  with  Him  then. 

2.  I  wish  that  His  hands  had  been  placed  on 

my  head, 
That  His  arm  had  been  thrown  around  me, 
And  that  I  might  have  seen  His  kind  look 

when  He  said, 
"Let  the  little  ones  come  unto  me." 

3.  Yet  still  to  His  footstool  in  prayer  I  may  go. 

And  ask  for  a  share  in  His  love  ; 
And  if  I  thus  earnestly  seek  Him  below, 
I  shall  see  Him  and  hear  Him  above, 

4.  In  that  beautiful  place  He  has  gone  to  prepare 

For  all  who  are  washed  and  forgiven, 
And  many  dear  children  are  gathering  there, 
"  For  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven." 

Amen. 


94 


I  LOVE  to  hear  the  story 
Which  angel  voices  tell, 
How  once  the  King  of  Glory 
Came  down  on  earth  to  dwell , 


MISCELLANEOUS.  133 

I  am  both  weak  and  sinful, 

But  this  I  surely  know, 
The  Lord  came  down  to  save  me, 

Because  He  loved  me  so. 

2.  I'm  glad  my  blessed  Savior 

Was  once  a  child  like  me, 
To  show  how  pure  and  holy 

His  little  ones  might  be  ; 
And  if  I  try  to  follow 

His  footsteps  here  below, 
He  never  will  forget  me, 

Because  He  loves  me  so. 

3.  To  sing  His  love  and  mercy 

My  sweetest  song  I'll  raise  ; 
And  though  I  cannot  see  Him, 

I  know  He  hears  my  praise, 
For  He  has  kindly  promised 

That  even  I  may  go 
To  sing  among  His  angels, 

Because  He  loves  me  so.     Amen. 


95*  || 

THERE'S  a  Friend  for  little  children 
Above  the  bright  blue  sky — 
A  Friend  that  never  changes, 
Whose  love  will  never  die. 
Our  earthly  friends  may  fail  us, 

And  change  with  changing  years  ; 
This  friend  is  always  worthy 
Of  that  dear  name  He  bears. 

2.   There's  a  crown  for  little  children 
Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
And  all  who  look  for  Jesus 
Shall  wear  it  by  and  by — 


134  MISCELLANEOUS. 

A  crown  of  brightest  glory, 
Which  He  will  then  bestow 

On  those  who  found  His  favor 
And  loved  His  name  below. 

3.    There's  a  song  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
And  a  harp  of  sweetest  music, 

And  palms  of  victory. 
All,  all  above  is  treasured, 

And  found  in  Christ  alone  ; 
Lord,  grant  Thy  little  children 

To  know  Thee  as  their  own.     Amen. 


96  *  7s. 

LITTLE  travelers  Zionward, 
Each  one  ent'ring  into  rest, 
In  the  kingdom  of  your  Lord, 
In  the  mansions  of  the  blest. 

2.  There  to  welcome  Jesus  waits, 

Gives  the  crown,  His  followers  win  ; 
Lift  your  heads,  ye  golden  gates, 
Let  the  little  travelers  in. 

3.  Who  are  these  whose  little  feet, 

Pacing  life's  dark  journey  through, 
Soon  shall  reach  that  heavenly  seat 
They  had  ever  kept  in  view  ? 

4.  "I,  from  Greenland's  frozen  land;" 

"I,  from  India's  sultry  plain  ;" 

"I,  from  Afric's  burning  sand  ;" 

"I,  from  islands  of  the  main." 

5.  "All  our  earthly  journey  past, 

Every  tear  and  pain  gone  by, 
We'll  together  meet  at  last 
At  the  portal  of  the  sky." 


MISCELLANEOUS.  135 

Each  the  welcome  "Come  !"  awaits, 
Conquerors  over  death  and  sin. 

Lift  your  heads,  ye  golden  gates, 
Let  the  little  travelers  in.     Amen 


97 


DO  no  sinful  action, 
Speak  no  angry  word, 
We  belong  to  Jesus, 
Children  of  the  Lord. 

2.  Christ  is  kind  and  gentle, 

Christ  is  pure  and  true, 
And  His  own  dear  children 
Must  be  holy  too. 

3.  We  are  new-born  Christians 

We  must  learn  to  fight 
With  the  bad  within  us, 
And  to  do  the  right. 

4.  Christ  is  our  blest  Master, 

He  is  good  and  true, 
And  His  own  dear  children 
Must  be  holy  too.     Amen, 


98* 

HUMBLE  praises,  holy  Jesus, 
Infant  voices  raise  to  Thee  : 
In  Thy  mercy,  oh  receive  us  ! 
Suffer  us  Thy  lambs  to  be. 

Chorus. — Halleluia,  sweetly  singing, 

Joyful  tribute  now  we  bring, 
Halleluia,  Halleluia, 
Halleluia  to  our  King. 


136  MISCELLANEOUS. 

2.  Gracious  Savior,  be  Thou  with  us, 
Let  Thy  mercy  richly  flow  ; 
Give  Thy  Spirit,  blessed  Jesus, 
Light  and  life  on  us  bestow. — Cho. 

Amen. 


99  *  ||  0.  M. 

ABIDE  among  us  with  Thy  grace, 
Lord  Jesus  evermore  ; 
Nor  let  us  e'er  to  sin  give  place, 
Nor  grieve  Him  we  adore. 

2.  Abide  among  us  with  Thy  word, 

Redeemer  whom  we  love  ; 
Thy  help  and  mercy  here  afford, 
And  life  with  Thee  above. 

3.  Abide  among  us  with  Thy  ray, 

O  Light  that  lighten' st  all ; 
And  let  Thy  truth  preserve  our  way, 
Nor  suffer  us  to  fall. 

4.  Abide  with  us  in  faithful  love, 

Our  God  and  Savior  be  ; 
Thy  help  at  need,  oh  !  let  us  prove, 
And  keep  us  true  to  Thee.     Amen. 


100  *  t  7s- 

PRAISE,  oh  praise  our  God  and  King  ! 
Hymns  of  adoration  sing  ; 
For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

2.  Praise  Him  that  He  made  the  sun 
Day  by  day  his  course  to  run  ; 
For  His  mercies  still  endure. 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  137 

3.  And  the  silver  moon  by  night, 
Shining  with  her  gentle  light ; 

For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

4.  Praise  Him  that  He  gave  the  rain 
To  mature  the  swelling  grain ; 

For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure  : 

5.  And  hath  bid  the  fruitful  field 
Crops  of  precious  increase  yield  ; 

For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

6.  Praise  Him  for  our  harvest  store, 
He  hath  fill'd  the  garner  floor  ; 

For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

7.  And  for  richer  food  than  this, 
Pledge  of  everlasting  bliss  ; 

For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

8.  Glory  to  our  bounteous  King  ! 
Glory  let  creation  sing  ! 

Glory  to  the  Father,  Son, 

And  blest  Spirit,  Three  in  One.     Amen. 


101  f  ||  6s  and  7s. 

PRAISE  to  God,  immortal  praise, 
For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days  ; 
Bounteous  Source  of  every  joy, 
Let  Thy  praise  our  tongues  employ  : 
All  to  Thee,  our  God,  we  owe, 
Source  whence  all  our  blessings  flow. 


138  MISCELLANEOUS. 

2.  All  the  blessings  of  the  fields, 
All  the  stores  the  garden  yields, 
Flocks  that  whiten  all  the  plain, 
Yellow  sheaves  of  ripened  grain  : 
Lord,  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

3.  Clouds  that  drop  their  fattening  dews, 
Suns  that  genial  warmth  diffuse, 

All  the  plenty  summer  pours, 
Autumn's  rich,  o'erflowing  stores: 
Lord,  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

4.  Peace,  prosperity  and  health, 
Private  bliss  and  public  wealth, 
Knowledge,  with  its  gladdening  streams, 
Pure  religion's  holier  beams  : 

Lord  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise.     Amen. 


G( 


102  *  f  II  6s  and  4s- 

OD  bless  our  native  land  ! 
Firm  may  she  ever  stand, 
Through  storm  and  night ; 

When  the  wild  tempests  rave, 

Ruler  of  wind  and  wave, 

Do  Thou  our  country  save 
By  Thy  great  might. 

2.  For  her  our  prayer  shall  rise 
To  God  above  the  skies, 

On  Him  we  wait ; 
Thou  who  art  ever  nigh, 
Guardian  with  watchful  eye, 
To  Thee  alone  we  cry, 

"God  save  the  State." 


MORNING.  139 


3.  Our  Fathers'  God,  to  Thee, 
Author  of  liberty, 

To  Thee  we  sing  ; 
Long  may  our  land  be  bright 
With  freedom's  holy  light ; 
Protect  us  by  Thy  might, 

Great  God,  our  King,     Amen. 


MORNING. 


103  *  f  II  L-  M- 

AWAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  course  of  duty  run, 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  early  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2.  Redeem  thy  misspent  moments  past, 
And  live  this  day  as  if  thy  last ; 
Thy  talents  to  improve  take  care, 
For  the  great  day  thyself  prepare. 

3.  Wake,  and  lift  up  thyself  my  heart, 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part, 
Who  all  night  long  unwearied  sing 
Glory  to  the  eternal  King. 

4.  All  praise  to  Thee,  who  safe  hast  kept 
And  hast  refresh' d  me  while  I  slept ; 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  light  partake. 

5.  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  Thee  renew  : 
Disperse  my  sins  as  morning  dew  ; 
Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  Thyself  my  spirit  fill. 


140  EVENING. 


6.   Direct,  control,  suggest  this  day 
All  I  design  or  do,  or  say ; 
That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  Thy  sole  glory  may  unite.     Amen. 


104  *  ||  7s. 

CHRIST,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies, 
Christ,  the  true,  the  only  Light, 
Sun  of  righteousness,  arise, 

Triumph  o'er  the  shades  of  night ; 
Day-spring  from  on  high,  draw  near ; 
Day-star,  in  our  hearts  appear. 

2.  Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  morn 

Unaccompanied  by  Thee. 
Joyless  is  the  day's  return, 

Till  Thy  mercy's  beams  we  see ; 
Lord,  Thy  inward  light  impart, 
Cheering  each  benighted  heart. 

3.  Visit  every  soul  of  Thine, 

Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief: 
Fill  with  radiancy  divine, 

Scatter  all  our  unbelief; 
More  and  more  Thyself  display, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day.     Amen. 


EVENING. 


105  *  ||  8s  and  7s. 

JESUS,  tender  Shepherd,  hear  me  ; 
Bless  Thy  little  lamb  to-night ; 
Through  the  darkness  be  Thou  near  me  ; 
Keep  me  safe  till  morning  light. 


EVENING.  141 


Tender  Shepherd,  tender  Shepherd, 
Keep  me  safe  till  morning  light; 

Through  the  darkness  be  Thou  near  me,. 
Keep  me  safe  till  morning  light. 

2.  All  this  day  Thy  hand  has  led  me, 

And  I  thank  Thee  for  Thy  care; 
Thou  hast  warmed  me,  clothed  and  fed  me, 
Listen  to  my  evening  prayer. 
Tender  Shepherd,  etc, 

3.  Let  my  sins  be  all  forgiven; 

Bless  the  friends  I  love  so  well; 
Take  us  all  at  last  to  heaven, 
Happy  there  with  Thee  to  dwell. 
Tender  Shepherd,  etc.     Amen. 


106 


P.  M. 


THE  day  is  past  and  over: 
All  thanks,  O  Lord,  to  Thee  ! 
I  pray  Thee  that  offenseless 

The  hours  of  dark  may  be, 
O  Jesu,  keep  me  in  Thy  sight, 
And  save  me  through  the  coming  night  ! 

2.  The  joys  of  day  are  over: 

I  lift  my  heart  to  Thee, 
And  call  on  Thee  that  sinless 

The  hours  of  gloom  may  be. 
O  Jesu,  make  the  darkness  light, 
And  save  me  through  the  coming  night  ! 

3.  The  toils  of  day  are  over: 

I  raise  my  hymn  to  Thee, 
And  ask  that  free  from  peril 

The  hours  of  fear  may  be. 
O  Jesu,  keep  me  in  Thy  sight, 
And  guard  me  through  the  coming  night. 

Amen. 


142  EVENING. 


107*  til  10s- 

ABIDE  with  me  :  fast  falls  the  eventide; 
The  darkness   deepens :  Lord  with  me 
abide  : 
When  other  helpers  fail  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  oh  abide  with  me. 

2.  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day, 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away, 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see  ; 

0  Thou  who  changest  not,  abide  with  me. 

3.  I  need  Thy  presence  every  passing  hour: 
What  but  Thy  grace  can  foil  the  tempter's 

power  ? 
Who  like  Thyself  my  guide  and  stay  can  be  ? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  Lord,  abide 

with  me. 

4.  I  fear  no  foe  with  Thee  at  hand  to  bless, 
Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness. 
Where  is  death's  sting,  where,    grave,  thy 

victory  ? 

1  triumph  still  if  Thou  abide  with  me. 

5.  Hold  Thou  Thy  cross  before  my  closing  eyes, 
Shine  through  the  gloom  and  point  me  to  the 

skies; 
Heaven's  morning  breaks,  and  earth's  vain 

shadows  flee  ; 
In  life,  in  death,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me. 

Amen. 


108  *  f  II  L-  M- 

GLOKY  to  Thee  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light  : 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Under  Thine  own  almighty  wings. 


EVENING.  143 


2.  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  Thy  dear  Son, 
The  ills  that  I  this  day  have  done  ; 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  Thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3.  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed  ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Triumphing  rise  at  the  last  day. 

4.  O  may  my  soul  on  Thee  repose, 

And  with  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close, 
Sleep  that  may  me  more  vigorous  make 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 

5.  O  when  shall  I,  in  endless  day, 
Forever  chase  dark  sleep  away, 
And  hymns  divine  with  angels  sing, 
Glory  to  Thee,  eternal  King  !    Amen. 


109  *  f  II  L-  M- 

SUN  of  my  soul,  Thou  Savior  dear, 
It  is  not  night  if  Thou  be  near; 
O  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise, 
To  hide  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eyes. 

2.  When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  wearied  eyelids  gently  steep, 

Be  my  last  thoughts,  how  sweet  to  rest 
Forever  on  my  Savior's  breast. 

3.  Watch  by  the  sick ;  enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  Thy  boundless  store  ; 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night, 

Like  infant's  slumbers,  pure  and  light. 

4.  Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take ; 
Till  in  the  ocean  of  Thy  love 

We  lose  ourselves  in  heaven  above.    Amen. 


144  EVENING. 


110  *  8s. 

SWEET  Savior,  bless  us  ere  we  go, 
Thy  Word  into  our  minds  instill, 
And  make  our  lukewarm  hearts  to  glow 

With  lowly  love  and  fervent  will. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark 

night, 
0  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  Light. 

2.  The  day  is  gone,  its  hours  have  run, 

And  Thou  hast  taken  count  of  all — 
The  scanty  triumphs  grace  hath  won, 

The  broken  vow,  the  frequent  fall. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark 

night, 
0  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  Light. 

3.  Grant  us,  dear  Lord,  from  evil  ways 

True  absolution  and  release, 
And  bless  us,  more  than  in  past  days, 

With  purity  and  inward  peace. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark 

night, 
O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  Light. 

4.  For  all  we  love — the  poor,  the  sad, 

The  sinful — unto  Thee  we  call ; 
O  let  Thy  mercy  make  us  glad, 

Thou  art  our  Jesus  and  our  All. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark 

night, 
O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  Light.     Amen. 


DEATH.  145 


DEATH. 


Ill  f  II  L-  M' 

ASLEEP  in  Jesus  !  blessed  sleep  ! 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep  ; 
A  calm  and  undisturb'd  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2.  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  O  how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet; 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing 

That  death  hath  lost  its  painful  sting  ! 

3.  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  peaceful  rest  ! 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest ; 
No  fear,  no  woe  shall  dim  that  hour 
That  manifests  the  Savior's  power. 

4.  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  O  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be: 
Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie, 
Waiting  the  summons  from  on  high. 

5.  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  far  from  Thee 

Thy  kindred  and  their  graves  may  be  ; 

But  there  is  still  a  blessed  sleep, 

From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep.  Amen. 


112  *  ||  7s,  8s,  5s. 

TENDER  Shepherd,  Thou  hast  still'd 
Now  thy  little  lamb's  brief  weeping  ; 
Ah,  how  peaceful,  pale  and  mild 
In  its  narrow  bed  'tis  sleeping, 
And  no  sigh  of  anguish  sore 
Heaves  that  little  bosom  more. 

(10) 


146  HEAVEN. 


2.  In  this  world  of  care  and  pain, 

Lord,  Thou  wouldst  no  longer  leave  it ; 
To  the  sunny  heavenly  plain, 

Thou  dost  now  with  joy  receive  it, 
Clothed  in  robes  of  spotless  white, 
Now  it  dwells  with  Thee  in  light. 

3.  Ah,  Lord  Jesus,  grant  that  we 

Where  it  lives  may  soon  be  living, 
And  the  lovely  pastures  see 
That  its  heavenly  food  are  giving  : 
Then  the  gain  of  death  we  prove, 
Though  Thou  take  what  most  we  love. 

Amen. 


HEAVEN. 


113  *  P.  M. 

THERE  is  a  happy  land, 
Far,  far  away, 
Where  saints  in  glory  stand, 

Bright,  bright  as  day ; 
Oh  !  how  they  sweetly  sing, 

Worthy  is  our  Savior  King, 
Loud  let  His  praises  ring, 
Praise,  praise  for  aye. 

2.  Come  to  that  happy  land, 

Come,  come  away ; 
Why  will  ye  doubting  stand, 

Why  still  delay? 
Oh,  we  shall  happy  be, 

When  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Lord,  we  shall  live  with  Thee, 

Blest,  blest  for  aye. 


HEAVEN.  147 


3.  Bright  in  that  happy  land, 

Beams  every  eye  ; 
Kept  by  a  Father's  hand, 

Love  cannot  die. 
On  then,  to  glory  run, 

Be  a  crown  and  kingdom  won, 
And,  bright  above  the  sun, 

We  reign  for  aye.     Amen. 


0 


114  *  f  II  c-  M- 

MOTHER  dear,  Jerusalem  , 
When  shall  I  come  to  thee  ? 
When  shall  my  sorrows  have  an  end, 
Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see? 

2.  Jerusalem  the  city  is 
Of  God  our  King  alone  ; 

The  Lamb  of  God,  its  light  and  bliss, 
Sits  ©n  His  glorious  throne. 

3.  O  happy  harbor  of  God's  saints  ! 
O  sweet  and  pleasant  soil ! 

In  Thee  no  sorrow  may  be  found, 
No  grief,  no  care,  no  toil. 

4.  No  dimming  clouds  o'ershadow  Thee, 
No  dull  nor  darksome  night, 

But  every  soul  shines  as  the  sun, 
For  God  Himself  gives  light.     Amen. 


115  f  II  6s-  D- 

THERE  is  a  blessed  home 
Beyond  this  land  of  woe, 
Where  trials  never  come, 
Nor  tears  of  sorrow  flow ; 


148  HEAVEN. 


Where  faith  is  lost  in  sight, 
And  patient  hope  is  crown' d, 

And  everlasting  light 
Its  glory  throws  around. 

2.  O  joy  all  joys  beyond, 

To  see  the  Lamb  who  died, 
And  count  each  sacred  wound 

In  hands  and  feet  and  side  ; 
To  give  to  Him  the  praise 

Of  every  triumph  won, 
And  sing  through  endless  days 

The  great  things  He  hath  done. 

3.  Look  up,  ye  saints  of  God, 

Nor  fear  to  tread  below 
The  path  your  Savior  trod 

Of  daily  toil  and  woe  ; 
"Wait  but  a  little  while 

In  uncomplaining  love, 
His  own  most  gracious  smile 

Shall  welcome  you  above.     Amen. 


116  *  f  II  p-  M- 

0  PARADISE,  O  paradise  ! 
Who  doth  not  crave  for  rest  ? 
Who  would  not  seek  the  happy  land, 
Where  they  that  loved  are  blest — 

Chorus. — Where  loyal  hearts  and  true 
Stand  ever  in  the  light, 
All  rapture  through  and  through, 
In  God's  most  holy  sight? 

2.  O  Paradise,  O  Paradise  ! 

The  world  is  growing  old  ; 
Who  would  not  be  at  refct  and  free 
Where  love  is  never  cold? — Cho. 


HEAVEN.  149 


3.  O  Paradise,  O  Paradise  ! 

'Tis  weary  waiting  here  ; 
I  long  to  be  where  Jesus  is, 

To  feel,  to  see  Him  near. — Cho. 

4.  Lord  Jesus,  King  of  Paradise, 

Oh  keep  me  in  Thy  love, 
And  guide  me  to  that  happy  land 

Of  perfect  rest  above, — Cho.     Amen. 


117  *  f  II  °-  M- 

THERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight 
Where  saints  immortal  reign  ; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 

And  pleasures  banish  pain. 
There  everlasting  spring  abides, 
And  never-withering  flowers  ; 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

2.  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green  ; 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  rolled  between. 
But  tim'rous  mortals  start  and  shrink 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea, 
And  linger  shiv'ring  on  the  brink, 

And  fear  to  launch  away. 

3.  Oh,  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

These  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love 

With  unbeclouded  eyes, 
Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
Not  Jordan's  stream  nor  death's  cold  flood 

Should  fright  us  from  the  shore.    Amen. 


150  HEAVEN. 


118  *  f  ||  Us.  10s  and  9. 

HARK,  hark,  my  soul !  Angelic  songs  are 
swelling 
O'er  earth's  green  fields  and  ocean's  wave- 
beat  shore  : 
How  sweet  the  truth  those  blessed  strains 
are  telling 
Of  that  new  life  when  sin  shall  be  no 

more  ! 
Angels  of  Jesus,  angels  of  light,     [night. 
Singing  to  welcome  the  pilgrims  of  the 

2.  Onward  we  go,  for  still  we  hear  them  singing, 

''Come,  weary  souls,  for  Jesus  bids  you 
come," 
And,  through  the  dark  its  echoes  sweetly 
ringing, 
The  music  of  the  Gospel  leads  us  home. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  etc. 

3.  Far  away,  like  bells  of  evening  pealing, 

The  voice  of  Jesus  sounds  o'er  land  and  sea, 
And  laden  souls  by  thousands  meekly  steal- 
ing, 
Kind  Shepherd,  turn  their  weary  steps  to 

Thee. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  etc. 

4.  Rest  comes  at  length,  though  life  be  long  and 

dreary ; 
The  day  must  dawn,  and  darksome  night 
be  past ; 
All  iourneys  end  in  welcome  to  the  weary, 
And  heaven,  the  heart's  true  home,  will 

come  at  last. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  etc. 


HEAVEN.  151 

Angels,  sing  on,  your  faithful  watches  keep- 
ing ; 
Sing  us  sweet  fragments  of  the  song  above: 
Till  morning's  joy  shall  end  the   night  of 
weeping, 
And  life's  long  shadows  break  in  cloudless 

love. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  etc.     Amen. 


119  f  p-  M- 

FOR  all  the  saints  who  from  their  labors  rest, 
Who  Thee  by  faith,  before  the  world  con- 
fessed, 
Thy  Name,  O  Jesu,  be  forever  blest. 

Alleluia ! 

2.  Oh,  blest  communion  !  Fellowship  divine  I 
"We  feebly  struggle  ;  they  in  glory  shine  ! 
Yet  all  are  one  in  Thee,  for  all  are  Thine. 

Alleluia  ! 

3.  And  when  the  strife  is  fierce,  the  warfare 

long, 
Steals  on  the  ear  the  distant  triumph-song, 
And  hearts  are  brave  again,  and  arms  are 
strong  !  Alleluia  ! 

4.  The  golden  evening  brightens  in  the  west : 
Soon,  soon,  to  faithful  warriors  cometh  rest; 
Sweet  is  the  calm  of  Paradise  the  blest. 

Alleluia  ! 

5.  But  lo!  there  breaks  a  yet  more  glorious  day; 
The  saints  triumphant  rise  in  bright  array  ! 
The  King  of  Glory  passes  on  his  way  ! 

Alleluia ! 


152  HEAVEN. 

6.  From    earth's  wide  bounds,    from  ocean's 
farthest  coast, 
Through  gates  of  pearl  streams  in  the  count- 
less host, 
Singing  to  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Alleluia  I    Amen. 


120  *  f  ||  7s  and  6s-  D- 

FOR  thee,  O  dear,  dear  country, 
Mine  eyes  their  vigils  keep  ; 
For  very  love  beholding 

Thy  happy  name,  they  weep. 
The  mention  of  thy  glory 
Is  unction  to  the  breast, 
And  medicine  in  sickness, 
And  love  and  life  and  rest. 

2.  O  one,  O  only  mansion, 

O  paradise  of  joy, 
Where  tears  are  ever  banished, 

And  smiles  have  no  alloy, 
The  Lamb  is  all  thy  splendor, 

The  Crucified  thy  praise, 
His  laud  and  benediction. 

Thy  ransomed  people  raise. 

3.  O  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

The  home  of  God's  elect, 
O  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

That  eager  hearts  expect ! 
Jesu,  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  of  rest, 
Who  art,  with  God  the  Father, 

And  Spirit,  ever  blest.    Amen. 


DOXOLOGIES.  153 


121  *  S.  M. 

TESUS  !  I  live  to  Thee, 
f)     The  loveliest  and  best ; 
My  life  in  Thee,  Thy  life  in  me, 
In  Thy  blest  love  I  rest. 

2.  Jesus  !  I  die  to  Thee, 

Whenever  death  shall  come 
To  die  in  Thee,  is  life  to  me, 
In  my  eternal  home. 

3.  Whether  to  live  or  die, 

I  know  not  which  is  best ; 
To  live  in  Thee,  is  bliss  to  me, 
To  die  is  endless  rest. 

4.  Living  or  dying,  Lord, 

I  ask  but  to  be  thine  ; 
My  life  in  Thee,  Thy  life  in  me, 

Makes  heaven  forever  mine.     Amen. 


DOXOLOGIES. 


L.  M. 

PRAISE  God  from  whom  all  blessings  flow, 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below  ; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

;  8s. 

TO  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  glory  in  the  highest  given 
By  all  in  earth  and  all  in  heaven, 
As  was  through  ages  heretofore, 
Is  now  and  shall  be  evermore.     Amen. 


154  DOXOLOGIES. 


C.  M. 


TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
One  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory  as  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore.     Amen. 


TO  the  eternal  Three, 
In  will  and  essence  one, 
To  Father,  Son  and  Spirit  be 
Co-equal  honors  done.     Amen, 


S.  M. 


7s. 


SING  we  to  our  God  above, 
Praise  eternal  as  His  love; 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

6  7s- 

PRAISE  the  Name  of  God  most  high, 
Praise  Him  all  below  the  sky, 
Praise  Him  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ; 
As  through  endless  ages  past, 
Evermore  His  praise  shall  last.     Amen. 

7  8s  and  7s. 

LORD,  Thy  glory  fills  the  heaven, 
Earth  is  with  its  fulness  stored; 
Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  !    Amen. 

8  8s,  7s  and  4s. 

&LORY  be  to  God  the  Father, 
Glory  to  th'  eternal  Son, 
Sound  aloud  the  Spirit's  praises, 


DOXOLOGIES.  155 


Join  the  elders  round  the  throne. 
Hallelujah, 
Hail  the  glorious  Three  in  One.     Amen. 

9  7s  aud  6s. 

PRAISE  be  to  God  the  Father, 
Praise  be  to  God  the  Son, 
And  praise  to  God  the  Spirit, 
The  glorious  Three  in  One  ; 
With  all  the  hosts  of  heaven 

We  worship  and  adore 
Thy  triune  Name  most  holy, 
Now  and  for  evermore.    Amen. 

10  6s  and  5s- 

GLORY  to  the  Father, 
Glory  to  the  Son, 
And  to  Thee,  blest  Spirit, 
Whilst  all  ages  run.     Amen. 

11  H.  M. 

TO  God,  the  only  wise, 
The  one  immortal  King, 
Let  alleluias  rise 

From  ev'ry  living  thing; 
Let  earth  and  heaven,  with  all  their  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 

12  Us. 

OF  ATHER  Almighty,  to  Thee  be  addressed, 
With  Christ  and  the  Spirit,  one  God  ever 
bless'd, 
All  glory  and  worship  from  earth  and  from 

heaven, 
As  was,  and  is  now,  and  shall  ever  be  given. 
Amen. 


156  INDEX   TO   HYMNS. 

Appropriate  Hymns 

— FOR  THE — 

Festival  Seasons  and  Other  Times. 

Advent 1-6,  29,  35.  37-39  41-43 

Christmas 7-19 

New  Year 20 

Epiphany 21-28,  73,  74,  77-81 

Lent 29-51,  99 

Easter 52-57.  69 

Ascension 58-59 

Whitsunday , 60-63 

Trinity 64-66 

Lord's  Day 67-71,  110 

The  Church 73,  77-81,  119 

Lord's  Supper     50,  51,  59,  70 

Baptism 82-84 

Confirmation 36,  85-90 

Missions  .  . 3,  5,  8,  21,  24  27.  72,  73,  76-81,  92 

Children's  Day 64,  82-84,  92-95 

Harvest  Home  and  Thanksgiving, 

64-66,  70,  74-76.  100-102 

Morning ....  103,  104 

Evening 105-110 

Death Ill,  112 

Heaven 113-121 

Processional  Hymns:  For  the  Festival  Season,  1,  2,  4, 
7,  8,  10,  18,  21,  23,  37,  45,  46.  47,  52,  54,  55,  56,  59,  62,  65, 
66,  69.  General,  37,  47,  67,  69,  70,  73, 74,  76,  77,  79,  81, 
87,  89,  90,  98,  100,  101,  104,  112,  114,  115,  116.  118,  120. 


INDEX   OF   FIRST  LINES.  157 


Index  of  First  Lines. 


Figures  refer  to  Number  of  the  Hymns. 


Abide  among  us  -with  Thy  grace  *  || 99 

Abide  with  me,  fast  falls  the  eventide*!  ||  .  .  .  .  107 

A  charge  to  keep  I  have* f  II 86 

Alleluia,  songs  of  sweetness*!  I! 28 

All  glory,  laud  and  honor*!  II 45 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus' name*  |j 74 

Angels  from  the  realms  of  glory*!  If ]2 

Angels,  roll  the  rock  away!  || 55 

Art  thou  weary,  art  thou  languid*!  (I 37 

Asleep  in  Jesus!  blessed  sleep!!  || Ill 

As  with  gladness  men  of  old*!  |j 23 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun*!  || 103 

Beautiful  Savior,  King  of  creation*  || 75 

Brighest  and  best  of  the  Sons  of  the  morning  *  !  ||  18 

By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill!  || 83 

Carol,  carol  Christians*  || 15 

Children  of  the  Heavenly  King*!  || 87 

Christ  hath  arisen* 54 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day*!  || 57 

Christ,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies*  || 104 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove*!  ||     ...  60 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove*!  || 63 

Come  hither,  ye  faithful  *f 7 

Come,  kingdom  of  our  God*  || 24 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs*  !  || 70 

Crown  Him  with  many  crowns*!  || .  59 

Do  no  sinful  action* 97 

For  all  the  saints  who  from  their  labors  rest  f   .  H9 

Forever  here  my  rest  shall  be* || 51 

For  thee,  O  dear,  dear  country*!  || 120 

For  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  grace*  II 20 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains*  || 27 

Glorious  things  of  Thee  are  spoken*!  || 78 

Glory  be  to  Jesus*!  || 44 

Glory  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night*!  || 108 

Glorv  to  the  Father  give*! 64 

God  bless  our  native  land*!  || 102 

Guide  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah*!  || 88 

Hail!  Thou  long  expected  Jesus*!  II * 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  annointed*  || 21 


158  INDEX  OF   FIRST   LINES. 


Hark,  hark,  my  soul!  angelic  songs  are  swelling*!  118 

Hark,  the  glad  sound !  the  Savior  comes  *f  || .  .  .  6 

Hark!  the  herald  angels  sing* f  || 9 

Hark!  what  mean  those  holy  voices*!  II 10 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord *f  II 65 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  Almighty*!  ||  .  ...  66 

Holy  Jesus,  he  my  Light* || 22 

Humble  praises,  Holy  Jesus* .  98 

I  lav  my  sins  on  Jesus*  || 35 

I  love  Thy  kingdom,  Lord*f|| 77 

I  love  to  hear  the  story* || 94 

I  think  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  of  old  *!  ||  .  93 

It  came  upon  the  midnight  clearf  || 17 

Jesus  calls  us;  o'er  the  tumult*  || 42 

Jesus,  Holy  Child  from  heaven* 19 

Jesus !  I  live  to  Thee  * 121 

Jesus,  Lover  of  my  soul* f  II 41 

Jesu,  meek  and  gentle*!  ||     29 

Jesu,  my  Lord,  my  God,  my  All* || 85 

Jesus,  tender  Shepherd,  hear  me*  || 105 

Jesus,  to  Thy  cross  I  hasten*  || 30 

Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come*  || 8 

Just  as  I  am  without  one  plea*f  || 39 

Lead,  kindly  Light,  amid  the  encircling  gloom*t  II  89 

Little  children  can  you  tell* 13 

Little  travelers  Zionward* 96 

Lo!  He  comes,  with  clouds  descending*!  ||   .  .'.  2 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing*!  || 72 

My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee*!  || 36 

My  sins,  my  sins,  my  Savior*  || 33 

Nearer  my  God  to  Thee*!|| 32 

Now,  my  soul,  thy  voice  upraising* 50 

Oh  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing  *  |j .  26 

O  mother  dear,  Jerusalem*!  |l 114 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers  *!|| 81 

O  Paradise,  O  Paradise*!  ||        116 

O  Sacred  Head  now  wounded*!  || 48 

O  Thou,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows*!  ||    ...  43 

Our  hlest  Redeemer,  ere  He  breathed*!  ||  .  ...  62 

Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead*!  || •  58 

O  Word  of  God  Incarnate*! J| 80 

Praise,  O  praise  our  God  and  King* f 100 

Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise!  || 101 

Rejoice,  all  ye  believers*!  || 4 

"Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  *f  || 46 

Rockof  Ages,  cleft  for  me*!  || 31 

Salvation!  O  the  joyful  sound  *  || 25 

Savior,  again  to  Thy  dear  Name,  we  raise!  ||.  .  .  71 

Savior,  like  a  Shepherd  lead  us  *  !  || 84 

Savior,  when  in  dust  to  Thee  *  !  || 34 


INDEX   OF   FIRST  LINES.  159 


Soldiers  of  Christ  arise  *  || 90 

Sun  of  my  soul,  Thou  Savior  dear*  til 109 

Sweet  the  moments  ricli  in  blessing* || 40 

Sweet  Savior,  bless  us  ere  we  go* 110 

Tender  Shepherd,  Thou  hast  stilled*! 112 

The  Church's  one  Foundation*!  || 79 

The  day  is  past  and  over  *f  || 106 

The  day  of  resurrection*!  ||  .  . 56 

The  fields  are  all  white* 92 

The  Lord  of  life  is  risen  *  || 52 

There  is  a  blessed  homef  || 115 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood*  || 38 

There  is  a  green  hill  far  away  f  || 49 

There  is  a  happy  land* 113 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight  *f  || 117 

There's  a  Friend  for  little  children*  || 95 

The  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  wart 73 

The  Spirit  in  our  hearts  *f 61 

The  world  itself  keeps  Easter  day* 53 

Thou  art  the  way;  to  Thee  alone* fll 91 

Thy  kingdom  come,  O  Godt 3 

To  Christ  the  Prince  of  Peace  *  || 76 

To  Thy  temple  I  repair  t 68 

Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night  *t  || 5 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest  1 1| 67 

We  will  carol  joyfullv  *  || 69 

What  Child  is  thi3.  who,  laid  to  rest* 11 

When  Christ  was  born  of  Mary  free* 16 

When  His  salvation  bringing  *t  || 47 

When  Jesus  left  His  Father's  throne  t  ....  82 

While  Shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night*t  I  14 


160  INDEX  OP   ANTHEMS. 


Index  of  anthems. 


PAGE. 

Advent •  •  • 14 

Ascension , 27 

Benedic,  Anima  Mea 6 

Benedictus 7 

Children's  Day 32 

Christmas 16 

Easter 24 

Epiphany 18 

Gloria  in  Excelsis 38 

Good  Friday 22 

Harvest  Home  and  Thanksgiving 34 

Lord's  Prayer 37 

Magnificat 36 

Nunc  Dimittis 37 

Trinity 31 

Versicles „ 40 

Whitsunday  .  , 29 


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